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Comparative study on the effects of superheated water and high temperature alkaline hydrolysis on wool keratin
Microperforation of Three Common Plastic Films by Laser and Their Enhanced Oxygen Transmission for Fresh Produce Packaging
Effects of biopolishing on the quality of cotton fabrics using acid and neutral cellulases
Enzymatic washing of denim: greener route for modern fashion
Application of biotechnology in textiles is a fast developing area in textile industry. The textile research community has showed tremendous interest in developing enzymatic-based technologies for various steps in textile processing. Denim washing with enzymes is one of the most widely accepted enzyme-based techniques in textile industry. This chapter will give an overview of current research and developments in enzymatic denim washing process. A critical discussion on recent trends and future directions will be presented in order to illustrate benefits and limitations of such applications in sustainable development of future denim washing industry