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Stabilized Cellulase in Chitosan-Polyvinyl Alcohol Biopolymer Beads for Sustainable Enzymatic Deinking of Recycled Paper.
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Developing stable and reusable biocatalysts is crucial for improving the sustainability of industrial processes, including enzymatic deinking. In this article, cellulase is immobilized onto chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol (Cs/PVA/Ga) biopolymer beads using glutaraldehyde cross-linking, creating a durable and recyclable catalytic system. Scanning electron microscopy revealed a bead-like structure, and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy spectra confirmed successful enzyme incorporation without compromising the polymer's integrity. Immobilization shifted the optimal activity of cellulase from pH 5 to pH 8 and raised the temperature optimum from 50 °C to between 60 and 70 °C, indicating improved catalytic stability. Kinetic studies showed a decrease in Km from 0.75 mM for the free enzyme to 0.4mM for the immobilized form, suggesting increased substrate affinity. Thermal stability tests revealed cellulase@Cs/PVA/Ga maintained over 83% of its activity at 80 °C for 60 min, compared to only 50% for the free enzyme. The immobilized cellulase demonstrated 90% activity retention after seven reuse cycles. Biodeinking experiments with recycled pulp evidenced optimal cellulose and hemicellulose retention with a 5% enzyme dosage, while effluent analysis showed enhanced removal of ink residues with the immobilized enzyme, highlighting the ecoefficient potential of this approach for sustainable paper recycling.
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