Amylase - ENZYMES IN THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY.
The paper industry uses a-amylase to eventually create paper. a-Amylases modifies the starch of coated paper, and this treatment results in smooth and strong paper commonly used. This conversion, or modification, is to alter the viscosity of natural starch and improve the overall condition of the paper.Among the wide range of microbial species that secrete amylase, its production from bacteria is cheaper and faster than from other microorganisms. Furthermore, as mentioned above, genetic engineering studies are easier to perform with bacteria and they are also highly amenable for the production of recombinant enzymes.Amylases are digestive enzymes which hydrolyze glycosidic bonds of starch to glucose, maltose, maltotriose and dextrin. These enzymes have diverse applications and represent approximately 30% of the world enzyme production. These are of ubiquitous occurrence and hold the maximum market share of enzyme sales.
Scholars Research Library Amylase activity of a starch degrading bacteria isolated from soil. textile and paper. Thus isolating and manipulating pure culture from various. amylase production was studied by the incubating the culture media at various temperatures 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 and.Babu and Satyanarayana have reported production of a-amylase by a thermophilic Bacillus sp. and optimisation of civilization conditions for maximal enzyme production. Suitability of thermophilic Bacillus coagulans for a-amylase production by solid-state agitation in flasks, reactor and trays has been reported.
Amylase Production by Bacillus sp. Using Cassava as Substrate.
