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Xylanases: From Paper to Fuel

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The multifaceted hydrolytic enzyme xylanase has been found to play a pivotal role in the energy and green technology sectors. Extensive research is being carried out with the aim to produce xylanases that would fulfill industrial parameters, in the paper and pulp and fuel industries. Cellulase-free xylanase with good thermal stability finds promising use for biobleaching in paper manufacturing. In current scenario, it has been found that renewable energy is a burgeoning area, where xylanase finds a major role. Xylanase is synergistically involved with other cooperating enzymes for the deconstruction of lignocellulosic raw material, which ultimately paves way for the production of fuel ethanol. In other words, efficient utilization of lignocellulosic raw materials will positively boost the economics of alternate fuel industry.

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Menon, G., Datta, S. (2017). Xylanases: From Paper to Fuel. In: Kalia, V., Kumar, P. (eds) Microbial Applications Vol.1. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52666-9_7

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