Alkaline Cellulases and the Enzymatic Deinking of Mixed Office Waste, 1995 Pulping Conference Proceedings
Neal E. Franks, Ph.D. & Niels Munk, M. SC. - Novo Nordisk BioChem
Alkaline cellulases have been shown to have potential utility in the deinking of non-contact printed, wood-free waste paper. Most of the work performed to date has employed native multicomponent cellulases, which are a mixture of a variety of cellulose degrading enzymes. A short overview of the earlier enzymatic deinking results will be provided. In addition, laboratory results obtained with several experimental monocomponent endocellulases from a native alkaline cellulase mixture will be discussed. These results include both deinking results with non-contact printed waste, as well as some changes in fiber properties when chemical pulps are treated with monocomponent endocellulases.
Alkaline Cellulases and the Enzymatic Deinking of Mixed Office Waste, 1995 Pulping Conference Procee