Application of Biotechnology in Pulp and Paper Processing

Application of Biotechnology in Pulp and Paper Processing describes the techniques like enzymes engineering, molecular biology, proteomics, genetic engineering genomics along with metabolomics and bioinformatics. These biotechniques in 21st century have helped in development of pulp and paper sector in terms of economic feasibility and designing. As described, biotechnology is known for increasing cost efficiency, product quality and developing environment friendly processes. Further, readers have been provided with some extended topics like Biodegradation of Endocrine-Disrupting chemicals and residual organic pollutants of pulp and paper mill effluent by bio-stimulation.

Preethi is a postgraduate in Biotechnology from University of Leeds, UK. She is currently working as a Scientific Associate at one of the CRO’s in India and her interest lie in life sciences related writing.