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Cellulolytic Enzymes

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Cellulolytic enzymes act synergistically to hydrolyze cellulose or its chemically modified polymers. Conversion of abundant cellulose waste materials, such as straw, husks, sawdust, paper, etc. to fuel-grade alcohol represents an important energy source. Many research efforts on these enzymes are devoted to the application of cellulolytic enzymes in making biomass conversion economically and technically feasible. The use of these enzymes, in conjunction with pectinases, is a potential alternative to chemical peeling in fruit and vegetable processing.

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