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http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/28715| Title: | Optimization of bio-polishing of polyester/cotton blended fabrics with cellulases prepared from Aspergillus niger |
| Authors: | Noreen, Hafiza Zia, Muhammad Anjum Ali, Shaukat Hussain, Tanveer |
| Keywords: | Aspergillus niger;Bio-polishing;Cellulose;Pilling;Protruding fibers |
| Issue Date: | Jan-2014 |
| Publisher: | NISCAIR-CSIR, India |
| Abstract: | Biological treatment of textiles has become a preferred choice over chemical treatment because of it being less harmful to textiles and environment. Bio-polishing refers to the treatment of cellulose-containing textile fabrics with cellulase enzyme for removing protruding fibers in order to achieve a smooth and polished surface. The purpose of this study was to produce a cellulase enzyme from Aspergillus niger and find out optimum conditions for its application in bio-polishing of polyester/cotton blended fabric. It was observed that the produced cellulases exhibit optimum activity at pH 5.0 and 55°C temperature. The enzyme activity/concentration may be varied during bio-polishing for achieving the desired degree of bio-polishing on polyester/cotton blended fabrics. |
| Page(s): | 108-113 |
| ISSN: | 0975-0967 (Online); 0972-5849 (Print) |
| Appears in Collections: | IJBT Vol.13(1) [January 2014] |
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| IJBT 13(1) 108-113.pdf | 322.63 kB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
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