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New Laccase-Mediated System Utilized for Bio-Discoloration of Indigo-Dyed Denim Fabrics

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In this study, indigo-dyed denim fabric was decolorized via separate and simultaneous applying of laccase, sodium hydrosulfite, and cellulase. In this regard, the surface reflectance and color coordinates of the discolored fabrics were evaluated and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of the cellulase treated fabric were prepared to analyze their surfaces. Finally, the characterization of the treated samples was investigated, including moisture content, crease recovery angle, air permeability, and abrasion resistance. The color experiments showed that simultaneous applying of laccase, sodium hydrosulfite, and cellulose had a 55.79% improvement in the samples’ lightness (L*). Furthermore, the color coordinate test of specimens revealed that the hue of the treated samples was changed to blue and green, and the purity of color (C*) was modified. The increment in the moisture content and air permeability of the treated specimens indicated that the comfort of the jeans clothing had been enhanced. As a result, sodium hydrosulfite demonstrates a high-efficiency denim discoloration in the laccase-mediated system.

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This work was supported by the Research Grant. The authors are thankful for the funds of the Isfahan University of Technology (IUT).

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M.S. and F.A. conceptualized the research topic and prepared the research. M.S. did the main part of the experiments in IUT, and was supervised by F.A. All authors analyzed the data and interpreted the results. Also, all authors prepared and corrected the draft.

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Schematic diagram of denim discoloration method: a) preparing of bath, b) discoloration process, c) deactivation of enzyme (s), washing (PNG 49 kb)

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Probable discoloration mechanism using the chemicals: a) releasing the dye molecules by surface degradation of the fibers (1); the dye molecules degradation by laccase (2), b) reduced the dye molecules by the usage of mediator (1); degradation of the reduced dye molecules performing laccase (2), c) combination of the fibers degradation by cellulase and reduction of the released dye molecules (1); simultaneous degradation of the released dye molecules and the reduced dye molecules by laccase (2). (PNG 54 kb)

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Sarafpour, M., Alihosseini, F. & Bayat, M. New Laccase-Mediated System Utilized for Bio-Discoloration of Indigo-Dyed Denim Fabrics. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 194, 5848–5861 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-022-04066-5

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