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Enzymatic treatment for preventing biofilm formation in the paper industry

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Microbiological control programmes at industrial level should aim at reducing both the detrimental effects of microorganisms on the process and the environmental impact associated to the use of biocides as microbiological control products. To achieve this target, new efficient and environmentally friendly products are required. In this paper, 17 non-specific, commercial enzymatic mixtures were tested to assess their efficacy for biofilm prevention and control at laboratory and pilot plant scale. Pectin methylesterase, an enzyme found in the formulation of two of the mixtures tested, was identified as an active compound able to reduce biofilm formation by 71% compared to control tests.

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The authors wish to express their appreciation to European Union for supporting the Project “Eco-efficient Novel Enzymatic Concepts (GRDI-2000-25676)” and the Community of Madrid for funding the projects PROLIPAPEL I (S-0505/AMB-0100) and PROLIPAPEL II (S-2009/AMB-1480).

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  1. Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Av. Complutense s/n, Madrid, 28040, Spain

    Claudia Esperanza Torres & Ángeles Blanco

  2. CTP’s General Direction, Centre Technique du Papier, CTP, 38044, Grenoble Cedex, France

    Giles Lenon

  3. Formation Coordination Department, Centre Technique du Papier, CTP, 38044, Grenoble Cedex, France

    Delphine Craperi

  4. Department Head for R&D Data Management, Novozymes A/S, Novozymes A/S, Krogshojvej 36, 2880, Bagsvaerd, Denmark

    Reinhard Wilting

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Torres, C.E., Lenon, G., Craperi, D. et al. Enzymatic treatment for preventing biofilm formation in the paper industry. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 92, 95–103 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-011-3305-4

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