Department of Microbiology, Mehsana Urban Institute of Sciences, Ganpat University, Gujarat, India
Review Article
Bacterial Cellulases and its Applications: A Review
Author(s): Nikita R. Chavda*, K. S. Panchal, Roshani K. Chaudhary and P. H. Patel
The most abundant biomass on earth is cellulose. Lignocellulosic biomass is the alternative of fossil fuels and can
be used in the production of Biofuels. Degradation of this cellulolytic biomass requires cellulases produced by
microorganisms including Bacteria, Fungi and actinomycetes. A wide variety of microorganisms are available in
nature that can be isolated from different environment. Endoglucanases obtained from bacteria are able to degrade
the ß-1, 4-glucan linkages present in amorphous cellulose whereas exoglycanases help in cleaving the remaining
chain of Oligosaccharide. Bacterial Cellulases are reported to have higher growth rate and versatility in genetic
composition which makes them advantageous. These enzymes have several applications in industries worldwide
which include Fermentation, Textile, Paper and pulp Agriculture and Food. This review.. View more»