[Application of enzymes in pulp and paper industry]

Sheng Wu Gong Cheng Xue Bao. 2014 Jan;30(1):83-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The application of enzymes has a high potential in the pulp and paper industry to improve the economics of the paper production process and to achieve, at the same time, a reduced environmental burden. Specific enzymes contribute to reduce the amount of chemicals, water and energy in various processes. This review is aimed at presenting the latest progresses of applying enzymes in bio-pulping, bio-bleaching, bio-deinking, enzymatic control of pitch and enzymatic modification of fibers.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Enzymes*
  • Industry
  • Paper*

Substances

  • Enzymes