Review article

https://doi.org/10.5552/drind.2015.1308

Laccase Application for Upgrading of Lignocellulose Fibers

Maja Vaukner Gabrič ; University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Department for Wood science and technology, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Franc Pohleven ; University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Department for Wood science and technology, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Abstract

Laccases have the ability to oxidize both phenolic and trough mediators non-phenolic lignin related compounds. When reacting on lignin, they can display both ligninolytic and polymerizing (cross-inking) abilities, which makes them very useful for their application in industries based on lignocellulose material. Most of the published papers and applications of laccase and laccase-mediator systems on lignocellulose material relate to the pulp, paper and textile industry. Recent research has been done in terms of laccase assisted biografting of phenols and other compounds on wood surface and use of laccase for adhesion enhancement in fiberboard production. They can be introduced to wood technology as environmentally friendly enzymes. The paper reviews the application of laccases in industries based on lignocellulose material and discusses the future outlook and development in the above mentioned fields.

Keywords

laccase; laccases mediators; lignocellulose material; lignin functionalization

Hrčak ID:

136847

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/136847

Publication date:

31.3.2015.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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