Use of enzymes in mercerization

The effect and action of enzymes seems to be very limited because ol the stronger conditions of alkali of mercerizing strength. Enzymatic hydrolysis is accelerated when mercerization is carried out without tension [44]. The greater accessibility and lower crystallinity of cellulose mercerized without tension is a decisive factor in the enzymatic hydrolysis process. Mercerized cotton is generally more prone to enzymatic modification than untreated cotton. 

To achieve good absorbancy of cotton, dirt, sizes and natural impurities are usually removed by alkaline scouring. If these impurities are not removed, can lead to the formation of AOX in the effluent when NaOCl is used as a bleaching agent [45]. 

Enzymatic treatment of unscoured cotton fabric can be done with pectinase. 

Summary of Results and Conditions of Enzymatic Treatments for Adequate 

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