From fundamentals to valorization: Enzymatic oxidation of cellulosic fibres and underlyig mechanisms
Abstract
Wood cellulose is a future super material for replacement many fossil-based products. Modification of the wood-pulp is needed for the preparation of value added products. Enzymes are specific, renewable and biodegradable tools for modification of the pulps in mild reaction conditions. Recently discovered novel types lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases, are enzymes that oxidize cellulose in the crystalline parts, thus representing a novel type of enzyme activity with capability to modify the most recalcitrant celluloses. This project will explore the potential of LPMOs in oxidative modification of cellulosic fibres. The consortium brings together top-class expertise in enzymatic modification of pulp and fibre applications, LPMO enzymology and cellulose analytics
keywords cellulose modification oxidation enzymes textile fiber
Publikationen
Project staff
Antje Potthast
Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Chem. Dr.rer.nat. Antje Potthast
antje.potthast@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-77412, 77471
Project Leader
01.12.2018 - 31.03.2023
BOKU partners
External partners
VTT - Technical Research Center of Finland Ltd
M. Kaisa
partner