Abstract
Cellulases have a great potential, mainly known for different industrial applications. These are widely used in the textile industry and in laundry detergents. They have also been used in the pulp and paper industry for various purposes, and they are even used for pharmaceutical applications. Cellulase is used in the fermentation of biomass into biofuels, although this process is relatively experimental at present. Microbial-origin cellulases can also be used in improving the nutritional quality of animal feed (e.g., food additives for poultry, piggery, or fishery) and indirectly affect humans. Additionally, they can be used directly in human food in baking, clarification of juices, and in tobacco processing. Cellulase now has a new dimension as a fiber-digesting agent having relevance to food, drugs, and cosmetics. This chapter presents some important applications of cellulases extended up to biomedical sciences.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering |
| Subtitle of host publication | Microbial Cellulase System Properties and Applications |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 267-275 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780444635150 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780444635075 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 2 2016 |
Keywords
- Agricultural
- Cellulase
- Cellulose
- Industry
- Medical
- Veterinary
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Immunology and Microbiology