Elution of Trichoderma reesei cellulase from cellulose by pH adjustment with sodium hydroxide

Abstract

Up to 45% of bound cellulase (Avicelase) could be recovered from crystalline cellulose by pH adjustment with NaOH (0.008–0.01 M) to pH 10.0 (40°C). Enzyme was simultaneously desorbed and inactivated as the pH increased and both events occurred within 1 minute. Enzyme desorption and stability were also temperature dependent and desorption increased to approximately 65% by adding detergents.