Bio-enzyme Technology

Solutions

Inquiry

Bio-enzyme Technology

CD BioSustainable is a leading bio-environmental company specializing in providing innovative and sustainable solutions for the textile industry. Our core expertise lies in harnessing the power of bio-enzyme technology to revolutionize textile processing, offering a cleaner, more efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional chemical methods.

Complete chloroplast genome sequences of five pinnate-leaved Primula speciesFig 1. Application of enzymes in the textile industry  (Amare G., et al., 2020)

What is Bio-enzyme Technology

Bio-enzyme technology utilizes naturally occurring enzymes, which are biological catalysts, to facilitate specific chemical reactions in textile processing. These enzymes are derived from various sources, including bacteria, fungi, and plants. They offer a targeted and controlled approach to modifying textile fibers and fabrics, resulting in superior quality and reduced environmental impact.

Technical Principles of HTC

Enzymes are highly specific in their action, targeting particular chemical bonds within the textile substrate. This specificity allows for precise control over the desired modification, minimizing unwanted side reactions and reducing the overall chemical load. Furthermore, enzymes operate under mild conditions (lower temperatures and pH), requiring less energy and water compared to conventional chemical processes.

Technical Characteristics of HTC

  • Specificity: Enzymes act on specific substrates, ensuring targeted modifications and minimal side effects.
  • Efficiency: Enzymes catalyze reactions rapidly, leading to shorter processing times and increased productivity.
  • Biodegradability: Enzymes are naturally biodegradable, reducing environmental pollution and waste.
  • Mild Operating Conditions: Enzymes function effectively at lower temperatures and pH, saving energy and reducing water consumption.

Classification of Bio-enzymes in Textile Processing

  • Amylases: Used for desizing, removing starch-based sizing agents from fabrics.
  • Cellulases: Employed for bio-polishing, improving fabric softness, drape, and reducing pilling. Also used in denim finishing for "bio-stoning" effects.
  • Pectinases: Utilized in bio-scouring, removing non-cellulosic impurities from cotton fibers.
  • Proteases: Applied in wool processing to improve softness and shrink resistance.
  • Laccases: Used for bio-bleaching and denim finishing, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chlorine-based bleaching.
  • Catalases: Decompose hydrogen peroxide, a byproduct of bleaching processes, minimizing environmental impact.

Applications Across Diverse Sectors

  • Pre-treatment: Bio-scouring, bio-desizing, and bio-bleaching replace harsh chemicals with enzymatic solutions, reducing water and energy consumption.
  • Dyeing: Enzymes can enhance dye uptake and fixation, leading to brighter and more durable colors.
  • Finishing: Bio-polishing and bio-stoning improve fabric quality and create unique finishes with reduced environmental impact.
  • Garment Processing: Enzymes can be used for stone-washing, softening, and other garment treatments.
  • Effluent Treatment: Enzymes can aid in the biodegradation of textile effluents, reducing pollution and water consumption.

Environmental Benefits

  • Reduced Water Consumption: Enzymatic processes require less water compared to traditional methods.
  • Lower Energy Usage: Enzymes operate under milder conditions, reducing energy demands.
  • Minimized Chemical Usage: Enzymes replace harsh chemicals, reducing pollution and toxicity.
  • Biodegradability: Enzymes are naturally biodegradable, minimizing environmental impact.
  • Improved Effluent Quality: Enzymatic treatments result in cleaner wastewater, reducing the burden on treatment facilities.

Our Services

Our offerings are designed to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of textile processing while maintaining high-quality standards. Here are the core services we provide:

  • Enzymatic Desizing: We utilize amylase enzymes to precisely break down and remove starch-based sizing agents from woven fabrics. This eco-friendly process operates under mild conditions, replacing harsh chemicals and high-temperature treatments. It significantly reduces water consumption, energy use, and effluent pollution while fully preserving the fabric's strength and softness.
  • Enzymatic Scouring: Our bio-scouring service uses a specialized enzyme complex, including pectinases, to gently remove natural impurities like waxes and pectins from cotton fibers. This innovative method serves as a direct alternative to harsh caustic soda scouring, resulting in massive savings in water and energy, a safer wastewater stream, and superior-quality cotton with a softer feel and improved dyeability.
  • Enzymatic Bleaching: We offer an enzymatic bleach cleanup solution that uses catalase enzymes to instantly and completely neutralize any residual hydrogen peroxide after the bleaching process. This eliminates the need for multiple, energy-intensive hot water rinses, dramatically reducing cycle time, water consumption, and energy costs, all while ensuring no residual bleach affects the subsequent dyeing phase.
  • Enzymatic Degumming: Our enzymatic degumming process is designed for delicate natural fibers like silk, ramie, and hemp. By using highly specific proteases and pectinases, we effectively remove the natural gum (sericin or pectins) that binds the fibers. This gentle, non-damaging method preserves the fiber's inherent strength, natural luster, and soft handle, producing a premium-quality product far superior to those treated with harsh chemicals.
  • Enzymatic Retting: We provide an accelerated and controlled enzymatic retting solution for separating valuable bast fibers like flax, hemp, and jute from the plant stem. Our enzyme formula rapidly dissolves the pectins holding the fibers together, replacing the slow, polluting, and inconsistent traditional "dew" or "water" retting methods. This results in a cleaner, more consistent, and higher-yield fiber in a fraction of the time, all with a minimal environmental footprint.

Distinctive Service Features

  • Advanced Enzyme Engineering: We leverage cutting-edge enzyme engineering techniques, including AI-supported enzyme discovery and next-generation enzyme evolution, to provide highly selective and efficient enzymes.
  • Comprehensive Process Development: From enzyme discovery to large-scale bioprocess development, our integrated approach ensures optimal results for our clients.
  • Sustainable Practices: Our services are designed to minimize environmental impact, reduce water and energy consumption, and promote the use of renewable resources.
  • Customized Solutions: We understand that each textile project is unique, and we offer tailored enzyme solutions to meet specific needs and challenges.

Contact Us

By choosing our bio-enzyme technology services, textile manufacturers can benefit from a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable production process. Our expertise and commitment to innovation make us a leader in the field of textile enzyme applications. Contact us today to learn more about how our services can benefit your organization.

How to Place an Order

How to place an order

Reference

  1. Amare G., Francis M., et al "Energy recovery from garden and park waste by hydrothermal carbonisation and anaerobic digestion" BioInnovate Program 2011, 8:100-109.

Our products and services are for research use only and cannot be used for any clinical purposes.

0
Inquiry Basket
Subscribe our newsletter to get our latest update & news
Subscribe Now

CD BioSustainable is a reputable and professional company in the industry. We provide high-level technical services and total solutions to deliver only the most satisfactory results for our clients.

QUICK LINKS

Contact Us

Tel:
Email:

Copyright © CD BioSustainable. All rights reserved.