Upload NowThere are two methods being researched and used to produce plastics from plants. The first uses fermentation and the second relies on the plant – to become the factory for plastic production. These two methods are outlined below: Method # 1. Fermentation: Fermentation, used for hundreds of years by humans, is even more powerful when […]
Top 2 Methods Used to Produce Plastics from Plants | Biotechnology
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7 Main Applications of Enzyme Biotechnology
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The following points highlight the seven applications of enzyme biotechnology. The applications are: 1. De-Sizing of Cotton 2. Retting of Flax 3. Breakdown of Hydrogen Peroxide 4. Detergents 5. Novel Fibres 6. Polylactic Acid 7. Biodegradable Fibres. Application # 1. De-Sizing of Cotton: Untreated cotton threads can break easily when being woven into fabrics. To […]
Uses of Enzymes in Industrial Biotechnology
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Enzymes have been used in the pulp, paper and textile industries to soften wood fibres, improve drainage, and present alternatives to chemical bleaching. Biopulping: Paper is made from cellulose fibres, which must be separated from a tough wood fibre called lignin. The step by step process used to separate cellulose from lignin and other wood […]