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Abstract
Biodegradation of Ryeland and Shetland wool by Bacillus subtilis W3 and Streptomyces albidoflavus were investigated. The effect of treating raw wool with Rhamnolipid was also studied. It is shown that the wool surface morphology is improved with effective displacement of surface contaminants revealing a smooth outer cuticle layer after just 2 days. These results have important practical implications for the establishment of a quick and easy biodegradable process for wool scouring finishing in textile industry or for the pre-treatment of keratinous waste materials before degradation by bacteria or fungi. This methodology provides an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional chemical pre-treatments.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 287-295 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Natural Fibers |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 28 Jun 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2018 |
Keywords
- bacteria
- Biodegradation
- biosurfactant
- fungi
- wool
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Keynote address on "Bioremediation of industrial waste using biosurfactants
Pattanathu Rahman (Speaker)
7 Aug 2019 → 9 Aug 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk