| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70121 | Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic | 2012 | 5 Pages |
In this study, α-amylase was immobilized on silica nanoparticles and immobilized α-amylase was used in formulation of detergent powder for enhancing removal of starch soils. Detergent products contain very components which may affect the free enzyme activity and stability. Also various factors such as temperature, pH and humidity reduced enzyme activity and cleaning efficiency. Therefore the effect of enzyme immobilization on the removal of starch based soil was investigated on cotton fabrics as the model soil. The effect of temperature and humidity on stability of free and immobilized enzyme was compared. It was found that the immobilized enzyme increased cleaning efficiency toward starch soil removal on cotton fabrics, whereas free enzyme imposed a small effect on the enzymatic activity towards the same soil substrates. In addition, stability immobilized enzyme against temperature and humidity was much more than free enzyme.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► The present study aims at increasing stability and cleaning efficiency of α-amylase in detergent products. ► In that goal, α-amylase was immobilized on silica nanoparticles. ► Then, immobilized amylase was used in detergent powder formulations and its stability (toward humidity and temperature) and cleaning efficiency was compared with detergent powder containing the free enzyme by standard test methods.
