Recombinant Enzyme Unleashes Eco-Friendly Textile Dye Removal
A team purified and examined a special enzyme called Pycnoporus sanguineus laccase to see its characteristics and how well it could remove dyes. They used methods like ultrafiltration and chromatography to isolate the enzyme. This enzyme was quite effective at breaking down specific molecules like ABTS and syringaldazine in certain conditions. It remained stable in various organic solutions, but mercury could stop its activity. The laccase worked well when copper and aluminum were present. They found it could remove Remazol brilliant blue R dye efficiently on its own. For other dyes like indigo carmine and crystal violet, the enzyme worked better when paired with certain substances. Overall, this enzyme could be helpful in cleaning up dye pollution in water.