Luminase™ enzymes, a new, robust brand of xylanases, enhance the reactivity of pulp fiber to bleaching chemicals, such as chlorine dioxide, chlorine and hydrogen peroxide. In the past, the pulp and paper industry has had only moderate success using previous generation xylanases because of their ineffectiveness in the harsh processing conditions of the pulp mill.
Luminase™ PB-100 enzyme not only substantially reduces the need for bleaching chemicals, the enzyme remain active over a wider range of temperature and alkalinity (pH) than previous enzymes so it can be utilized by more mills. Luminase™ enzymes also provide greater operational efficiencies, as they work faster than previous enzymes, thus requiring less retention time. In addition, Luminase™ enzymes are effective for most types of pulp, thereby expanding the utility and benefit to the mill.
Read more on Luminase™ enzymes in "Bright Idea: Enzymes Enhance Bleachability of Pulp for Papermaking" online at chem.info.
To find out if Luminase™ PB-100 is right for your mill, please contact custommer service at enzymes@verenium.com or call (858) 526-5000.
Find out more about Verenium's next-generation higher temperature xylanase product: Luminase™ PB-200.
Download the Luminase™ enzymes brochure (PDF).
Download the Luminase™ PB-100 fact sheet (PDF).
