Tozan, M., Covington, A. D. and Evans, C. S. (2002) Studies on the mechanism of enzymatic removal of dung. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 97(5), pp. 178-188. 0002-9726.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | Dung cladding of hides presents several problems for processing, but typical soaking enzymes are ineffective for removing dung. This study evaluates the use of appropriate, targeting enzymes in soaking, to effect dung removal from hide. The major components of the composition of dung are lignocellulosic derivatives, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, which are the targets. The effects of individual enzymes and enzyme mixtures on dung removal were investigated and it was found that mixtures of cellulase, xylanase and laccase are more effective than individual enzyme treatments. The proposed mechanism for fast dung degradation is based on opening up the structure with lignin and hemicellulose degrading enzymes and breaking down the fibrous structure of cellulose |
| Subjects: |
T Technology > TS Manufactures > TS967 Chemistry and science of leather T Technology > TS Manufactures > TS965 Leather technology |
| Creators: | Tozan, M, Covington, Anthony D and Evans, C S |
| Publisher: | American Leather Chemists Association |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Leather Technology (to 2009) |
| Date: | 1 January 2002 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 178-188 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of American Leather Chemists Association |
| Volume: | 97 |
| Number: | 5 |
| Language: | English |
| ISSN: | 0002-9726 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/59 |
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