The significance of catalases in textile finishing processes

Authors

  • Jelena Peran University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology Department of Materials, Fibres and Textile Testing Zagreb, Coratia
  • Tanja Pušić University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology, Department Textile-Chemical Technology and Ecology, Zagreb, Croatia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6727-8344
  • Ivo Soljačić University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology, Department Textile-Chemical Technology and Ecology, Zagreb, Croatia

Keywords:

enzymes, catalases, hydrogen peroxide decomposition, textile bleaching, textile finishing

Abstract

The enzymes catalases are kind of oxidoreductases primarily aimed for decomposition of two molecules of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen. As biocatalysts in the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide are applied in many fields, such as biomedical sciences, food industry, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Specific application in the textile industry covers the removal of hydrogen peroxide after the process of peroxide bleaching. The paper describes types of catalases, reaction mechanisms and scope in the finishing processes.

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Published

2016-12-30

Issue

Vol. 65 No. 11-12 (2016)

Section

Review article

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How to Cite

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2016. The significance of catalases in textile finishing processes. Tekstil. 65, 11-12 (Dec. 2016), 410–416.

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