11 Role of microbial oxidative enzymes in the pulp and paper industry
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Nitin Kumar
Abstract
The traditional methods of pulp and papermaking consume vast amounts of water, energy, and chemicals. Microbial enzymes can provide an effective solution that lowers the environmental impact by reducing the need for electricity, water, and harsh chemicals. The use of microbial enzymes is revolutionizing the way pulps and fibers are processed. Xylanases reduce the need for chemical usage in bleaching processes, cellulases improve fiber texture, increase drainage, and facilitate ink removal, lipases lower the amount of pitch, and lignin-degrading enzymes remove lignin from pulps. In the pulp and paper industry, oxidative enzymes are used to improve various processes, such as pulp bleaching, deinking, and wastewater treatment. Some commonly used oxidative enzymes in the pulp and paper industry include lignin-degrading enzymes, peroxidases, catalases, manganese peroxidases, etc. The specific type of oxidative enzyme used in a particular application depends on the type of process being performed and the substrate being targeted. In some cases, a combination of different oxidative enzymes may be used to achieve the desired result. The use of oxidative enzymes in the pulp and paper industry has the potential to lead to cleaner, more efficient processes with a lower environmental impact. This chapter explores the prospects and advancements of different oxidative enzymes in various areas of the pulp and paper industry.
Abstract
The traditional methods of pulp and papermaking consume vast amounts of water, energy, and chemicals. Microbial enzymes can provide an effective solution that lowers the environmental impact by reducing the need for electricity, water, and harsh chemicals. The use of microbial enzymes is revolutionizing the way pulps and fibers are processed. Xylanases reduce the need for chemical usage in bleaching processes, cellulases improve fiber texture, increase drainage, and facilitate ink removal, lipases lower the amount of pitch, and lignin-degrading enzymes remove lignin from pulps. In the pulp and paper industry, oxidative enzymes are used to improve various processes, such as pulp bleaching, deinking, and wastewater treatment. Some commonly used oxidative enzymes in the pulp and paper industry include lignin-degrading enzymes, peroxidases, catalases, manganese peroxidases, etc. The specific type of oxidative enzyme used in a particular application depends on the type of process being performed and the substrate being targeted. In some cases, a combination of different oxidative enzymes may be used to achieve the desired result. The use of oxidative enzymes in the pulp and paper industry has the potential to lead to cleaner, more efficient processes with a lower environmental impact. This chapter explores the prospects and advancements of different oxidative enzymes in various areas of the pulp and paper industry.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- List of contributing authors XI
- 1 Production of microbial oxidative enzymes 1
- 2 Actinobacteria: microbial cell factory of oxidative enzymes 19
- 3 Effect of microbial oxidative enzymes on soil health 37
- 4 Role of oxidative enzymes in plant growth promotion 63
- 5 Microbial oxidative enzymes in alleviation of biotic stress in plants 91
- 6 Role of oxidative enzymes in the alleviation of oxidative stress in plant system 109
- 7 Role of microbial oxidative enzymes in biological control of plant pathogens 129
- 8 Role of microbial endophytes and their oxidases on effective biocontrol activity against different pathogens of cereal crops in India 155
- 9 Role of microbial oxidative enzymes in detergent industries 183
- 10 Role of microbial oxidative enzymes in the cosmetic industry 201
- 11 Role of microbial oxidative enzymes in the pulp and paper industry 221
- 12 Role of oxidative microbial enzymes in dairy industries 239
- 13 Perspectives of microbial enzyme biocatalyst in food industries 257
- 14 Agro-food industrial residues into enzymes and other products using solid-state fermentation 281
- 15 Microbial oxidative enzymes in wastewater treatment: mechanisms and applications 301
- 16 Microbial laccases: the blue enzyme for bioremediation of contaminants and recalcitrant wastewaters 325
- 17 Microbial laccases as potential biocatalysts for the food processing industries and wastewater treatment 355
- 18 Microbial tyrosinases: promising enzymes for pharmaceutical, food bioprocessing, and environmental industry 375
- 19 Biocatalytic activity of microbial catalases: perspectives in industrial waste treatment, biosensor fabrication, food storage, and pharmaceutical sectors 393
- 20 Characterization of proteases from bacterial and fungal species and evaluation of their ability in meat myofibrillar and connective tissue protein hydrolysis 409
- 21 Microorganisms and their enzymes in carbon storage and control of greenhouse gas emission 431
- 22 Microbial antioxidant defense enzymes and their role in virulence 445
- 23 Production and demand of microbial oxidative enzymes worldwide 467
- Index 505
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- List of contributing authors XI
- 1 Production of microbial oxidative enzymes 1
- 2 Actinobacteria: microbial cell factory of oxidative enzymes 19
- 3 Effect of microbial oxidative enzymes on soil health 37
- 4 Role of oxidative enzymes in plant growth promotion 63
- 5 Microbial oxidative enzymes in alleviation of biotic stress in plants 91
- 6 Role of oxidative enzymes in the alleviation of oxidative stress in plant system 109
- 7 Role of microbial oxidative enzymes in biological control of plant pathogens 129
- 8 Role of microbial endophytes and their oxidases on effective biocontrol activity against different pathogens of cereal crops in India 155
- 9 Role of microbial oxidative enzymes in detergent industries 183
- 10 Role of microbial oxidative enzymes in the cosmetic industry 201
- 11 Role of microbial oxidative enzymes in the pulp and paper industry 221
- 12 Role of oxidative microbial enzymes in dairy industries 239
- 13 Perspectives of microbial enzyme biocatalyst in food industries 257
- 14 Agro-food industrial residues into enzymes and other products using solid-state fermentation 281
- 15 Microbial oxidative enzymes in wastewater treatment: mechanisms and applications 301
- 16 Microbial laccases: the blue enzyme for bioremediation of contaminants and recalcitrant wastewaters 325
- 17 Microbial laccases as potential biocatalysts for the food processing industries and wastewater treatment 355
- 18 Microbial tyrosinases: promising enzymes for pharmaceutical, food bioprocessing, and environmental industry 375
- 19 Biocatalytic activity of microbial catalases: perspectives in industrial waste treatment, biosensor fabrication, food storage, and pharmaceutical sectors 393
- 20 Characterization of proteases from bacterial and fungal species and evaluation of their ability in meat myofibrillar and connective tissue protein hydrolysis 409
- 21 Microorganisms and their enzymes in carbon storage and control of greenhouse gas emission 431
- 22 Microbial antioxidant defense enzymes and their role in virulence 445
- 23 Production and demand of microbial oxidative enzymes worldwide 467
- Index 505
