Application of immobilized enzyme technologies for the textile industry: a review

• Published in: Biocatalysis and biotransformation Vol. 29; no. 6; pp. 223 - 237
• Main Authors: Soares, José C., Moreira, Patrícia R., Queiroga, A. Catarina, Morgado, José, Malcata, F. Xavier, Pintado, Manuela E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Informa Healthcare 01.12.2011; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Cotton; dye; effluent treatment; enzyme immobilization; textile; wool

Abstract A number of enzymes have applications in the textile sector, as several natural fibres (e.g. cotton, wool and flax) can be subjected to processing using such natural biocatalysts. In the latest two decades, demand for industrial enzymes has increased considerably; however, the textile indus...