Xylanases–from Microbial Origin to Industrial Application.
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2015
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Xylanases are in the focus of research due to their potential to replace many current polluting
chemical technologies by biochemical conversion. The field of application for xylanases is vast; it
comprises industrial applications like wood pulp bio-bleaching, papermaking and bioethanol
production. In addition, these enzymes can be applied as additives in food and beverage industry,
and animal nutrition. However, considering the potential applications for these enzymes, the market
share of xylanases is still low. Thus, the search for promising xylanases which tolerate relevant
processing conditions and therefore can be used in industrial settings is an ongoing task. This
review provides an overview of the enzymes reported from 2012 to mid 2014. Further, legal
restrictions for the use of (genetically modified) organisms and enzymes are considered. This
review provides an integrated perspective on the potential of specific xylanases for industrial
applications.
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Enzymatic hydrolysis, GMO products, hemicelluloses, xylanase, xylo-oligosaccharides
Citation
Kalim Bushra, Bohringer Nils, Ali Nazish, Schaberle Till F. Xylanases–from Microbial Origin to Industrial Application. British Biotechnology Journal. 2015 7(1): 1-20.