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Enzymatic treatment for preventing biofilm formation in the paper industry.
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Applied microbiology and biotechnology [Appl Microbiol Biotechnol] 2011 Oct; Vol. 92 (1), pp. 95-103. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 May 11. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Microbiological control programmes at industrial level should aim at reducing both the detrimental effects of microorganisms on the process and the environmental impact associated to the use of biocides as microbiological control products. To achieve this target, new efficient and environmentally friendly products are required. In this paper, 17 non-specific, commercial enzymatic mixtures were tested to assess their efficacy for biofilm prevention and control at laboratory and pilot plant scale. Pectin methylesterase, an enzyme found in the formulation of two of the mixtures tested, was identified as an active compound able to reduce biofilm formation by 71% compared to control tests.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1432-0614
- Volume :
- 92
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Applied microbiology and biotechnology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21559828
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-011-3305-4