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Effects of lignin on indigo-reducing activity and indigo particle size in indigo dye suspensions
Kasumi Nakagawa1,2, Haruka Ohata3, Michiki Takeuchi4
1Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan.
Abstract:
Microbial indigo reduction is a key reaction in indigo dyeing; however, the mechanism of the interaction with indigo remains unclear. We hypothesized that lignin is a candidate substance that supports this interaction. The addition of lignin effectively enhanced the indigo reduction. The reducing activity of indigo correlated with the particle size after the addition of lignin.
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