Title: Microbial detergent compatible lipases
Authors: Niyonzima, F N; More, S S
Abstract: Most of the companies are not currently manufacturing the detergents
alone; they are producing enzyme-based detergents. More than 50% of the
detergents produced in the developed countries presently contain enzymes to
improve the detergency by removing tough stains. The role of a detergent lipase
is to digest the lipidic molecules from the soiled substrates. Most of the
chemical detergent ingredients are hazardous to human beings and cause
pollution to the environment. The use of alkaline lipase in detergent
formulations can reduce or substitute the use of these harmful ingredients in
higher amounts. The detergent lipases active at ambient temperature are now
preferred as the quality of the cleaned fabric is maintained and energy saved.
Review papers on the production, purification, characterization and application
of lipases in various industries are available, but no specific review on the
microbial alkaline lipases or detergent compatible lipases. In the present
review, screening, production and properties of detergent compatible lipases
are reported with emphasis on the stability and compatibility of alkaline
lipases in detergent and detergent constituents and the methods for examination
of oil stain removal.
Page(s): 105-113
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