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Effects of Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate Detergent on the Activity of Cassava Fermenting Enzyme

Journal Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 62 - 64)
Volume Advances in Materials and Systems Technologies II
Edited by A.O. Akii Ibhadode, I.A. Igbafe and B.U. Anyata
Pages 258-262
DOI 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.62-64.258
Citation E.T. Aisien et al., 2009, Advanced Materials Research, 62-64, 258
Online since February, 2009
Authors E.T. Aisien, E.R. Elaho, F.A. Aisien
Keywords Cellulose, Enzyme Activity, Fermenting Cassava, LAS Detergent, Media
Abstract

The effect of linear alkyl benzene sulfonate (LAS) detergent on the activity of cassava fermenting enzymes was investigated for 72 hrs. Enzymatic assay methods were used to determine the activity of cassava fermenting enzymes: cellulase, α-amylase, pectin methyl esterase and phosphorylase. The cassava fermenting media were made up of LAS detergent concentration of between 1g/L to 5g/L. The results show that the LAS detergent of 2g/L and 3g/L gave optimum enzyme activity. The order of enzyme activity was pectin methyl esterase > α-amylase > phosphorylase > cellulase.

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