Torres, EsperanzaLenon, GilesCraperi, DelphineWilting, ReinhardBlanco Suárez, María Ángeles2023-06-202023-06-2020110175-759810.1007/s00253-011-3305-4https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/44328Microbiological 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.engjournal article1432-0614https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-011-3305-4open access67657.08EnzymesBiofilmMicrobiological ControlPectin methylesterasePaper industryIndustria del papelIngeniería químicaMedio ambienteBiotecnología3312.13 Tecnología de la Madera3303 Ingeniería y Tecnología Químicas2391 Química Ambiental3399 Otras Especialidades Tecnológicas