Upload NowThe following points highlight the seven applications of enzyme biotechnology. The applications are: 1. De-Sizing of Cotton 2. Retting of Flax 3. Breakdown of Hydrogen Peroxide 4. Detergents 5. Novel Fibres 6. Polylactic Acid 7. Biodegradable Fibres. Application # 1. De-Sizing of Cotton: Untreated cotton threads can break easily when being woven into fabrics. To […]
7 Main Applications of Enzyme Biotechnology
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Uses of Enzymes in Industrial Biotechnology
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Enzymes have been used in the pulp, paper and textile industries to soften wood fibres, improve drainage, and present alternatives to chemical bleaching. Biopulping: Paper is made from cellulose fibres, which must be separated from a tough wood fibre called lignin. The step by step process used to separate cellulose from lignin and other wood […]
Notes on Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery (MEOR) | Biotechnology
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The below mentioned article provides notes on microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR). Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery is the use of microorganisms to retrieve additional oil from existing wells, thereby enhancing the petroleum production of an oil reservoir. In this technique, selected natural microorganisms are introduced into oil wells to produce harmless by-products, such as slippery […]