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BRST-97-5157
Increased leather performance through the application of specific enzymes in early stages of processing |
| Contract No: | BRST-97-5157 |
| Project Type: | CRS (Cooperative research contracts) |
| Start Date: | 201-10-1997 |
| Duration: | 24 months |
| Total Cost: | |
| EC Contribution: | |
| Scientific Officer: | Andre Piavaux |
Abstract
To survive and
compete within the growing world market, the European leather industry is constantly
faced with the need to maintain and improve product quality through the implementation
of clean technologies. This project will aim to assess the potential benefits of using enzymes
in the early stages of leather processing. Innovations addressed include the use of cellulase
enzymes to remove dung from cattle hides, the removal of grease with lipolytic enzymes and
targeted hair removal. The project is a balance of laboratory scale and tannery scale trials
which will aim to screen potentially useful products prior to larger scale evaluation with
regard to leather quality and effluent loading. This research will help the European leather
industry gain a competetive edge within the world market by refining the processing of leather
through the introduction of cleaner enzyme
systems resulting in enhanced product quality and performance.
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