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Hydrolysis of cotton fibers by cellulase enzyme
Author(s) -
Paralikar K. M.,
Bhatawdekar S. P.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1984.070290813
Subject(s) - cellulase , hydrolysis , hydrolysate , crystallinity , cellulose , enzymatic hydrolysis , enzyme , moisture , chemistry , materials science , organic chemistry , chemical engineering , composite material , engineering
Cotton cellulose has been subjected to continuous and repeated enzymatic hydrolysis for different periods. It has been observed that the length of hydrocellulose particles obtained on repeated enzyme action is reduced to about 300–500 Å as compared to 900–3000 Å obtained on prolonged enzyme treatment. Corresponding changes in moisture regain, crystallinity of the hydrolysates, and weight loss brought out by the hydrolysis are also discussed.