RT Journal Article
T1 Enzymatic treatment for preventing biofilm formation in the paper industry
A1 Torres, Esperanza
A1 Lenon, Giles
A1 Craperi, Delphine
A1 Wilting, Reinhard
A1 Blanco Suárez, María Ángeles
AB 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.
PB Springer
SN 0175-7598 
YR 2011
FD 2011
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/44328
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/44328
LA eng
NO Comunidad de Madrid
NO European Commission
DS Docta Complutense
RD 5 abr 2025