Enzymes in textile processing

摘要

The use of enzymes in the textile chemical processing is rapidly gaining recognition globally because of their non-toxic and eco-friendly characteristics with the increasingly important requirements for textile manufacturers to reduce pollution in textile production. The enzymes have many uses in the textile field, like for removing the starch, degrading excess hydrogen peroxide, bleaching textiles and degrading lignin, etc. The use of enzyme technology is attractive because enzymes are highly specific and efficient, and work under mild conditions. Furthermore, the use of enzymes results in reduced process times, energy and water savings, improved product quality and potential process integration.