title: Enzymatic polymer functionalisation: advances in laccase and peroxidase derived lignocellulose functional polymers.
abstract: Enzymatic polymer functionalisation has entered its most fascinating period with development in this field largely at the basic research level and pilot scale applications. Development of enzymatic processes for the development of lignocellulose-based functional polymers has not been spared, ranging from textile fibres with novel properties (antimicrobials properties, hydrophobic properties, attractive shed colours, etc.) to fibreboards. Enzymatic processes are also being actively pursued aimed at developing functional polymers from lignin (a major by product of the pulp and process).
authors.affiliation: Institute of Environmental Biotechnology, Graz University of Technology, Petersgasse 12/1, 8010, Graz, Austria, gnyanhongo@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Gibson S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Nyanhongo
authors.forename: Tukayi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kudanga
authors.forename: Endry
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Nugroho Prasetyo
authors.forename: Georg M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Gübitz
mesh_terms: D001688:Biological Products / Q000737:chemistry*; D004789:Enzyme Activation; D004795:Enzyme Stability; D042845:Laccase / Q000737:chemistry*; D008031:Lignin / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D009195:Peroxidase / Q000737:chemistry*; D013379:Substrate Specificity; D014934:Wood / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D001688:Biological Products; C036909:lignocellulose; D008031:Lignin; D042845:Laccase; D009195:Peroxidase