Use of enzymes in modification of fibres for improved beatability

Journal of Biotechnology

Volumn 51, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 21-26

  Bhardwaj, Nishi K ^a   Bajpai, Pratima ^a   Bajpai, Pramod K ^a  

^a Thapar Centre for Industrial Research and Development Patiala   (India)

Author keywords

Beatability; Biotechnology; Enzymes; Fibre properties; Recycled fibres; Strength properties

Indexed keywords

BAMBOO; BIOTECHNOLOGY; COMPOSITION EFFECTS; MODIFICATION; NATURAL FIBERS; PULP BEATING; PULP REFINING; RECYCLING; STRENGTH OF MATERIALS; UNBLEACHED PULP;

RECYCLED FIBERS;

ENZYMES;

ENZYME; HEMICELLULASE; UNCLASSIFIED DRUG;

ARTICLE; BIOTECHNOLOGY; CONTROLLED STUDY; ENZYME ACTIVITY; FIBER; PAPER INDUSTRY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RECYCLING; WOOD;

EID: 0030592429     PISSN: 01681656     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0168-1656(96)01556-8     Document Type: Article

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