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| Application of Laccase Fungal Enzyme for the Production of Eco-Friendly Chemical Glue
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Olabimtan Olabode.H, Aronimo Samuel.B, Ozogu Agbe. N and Bankole Olamide
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Abstract:
Eco-friendly products have become increasingly important in recent years due to concerns about environmental pollution caused by synthetic chemical products. Chemical glues used in various industries contribute significantly to environmental pollution, as they are often made from non-biodegradable synthetic polymers. The process involves the production of laccase fungal enzyme using a submerged fermentation method, followed by the production of eco-friendly chemical glue using the enzyme as a catalyst. The resulting glue is then characterized using three analytical techniques, including Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis, adhesive strength testing, and performance characterizations. The outcomes revealed that the environmentally friendly chemical glue with laccase fungal enzyme had capabilities in terms of tensile shear strength and water resistance, however, it might have a longer setting time and curing time. The eco-friendly chemical glue contained functional groups such as, C-H, C=O, and C-O, according to the FTIR study. The eco-friendly chemical glue had significant tensile shear strength and water resistance but a lower solid content, a lower viscosity, a longer setting time, and a longer curing time. The results imply that using lactase fungal enzyme, to make eco-friendly chemical glue has the potential to provide a long-lasting and green alternative to conventional synthetic adhesives, while enhancing the manufacturing procedure and investigating new uses for the eco-friendly chemical glue in various sectors could be the main goals of further study in this field.
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