Brazilian researchers from USP and UNESP have developed an enzyme from fungus cultivated on agricultural waste that can bleach cellulose pulp, potentially replacing harmful chemicals in paper production.
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An enzyme produced by fungus may replace chemicals in the paper industry
USP And UNESP Research institutions
SãO Paulo, Brazil Location
Agricultural Waste Feedstock
Paper Pulp Bleaching Application
Cellulose Pulp Bleaching process
Enzyme From Fungus innovation type
Chemical Replacement potential benefit