Synergistic protease-lipase treatment for enhanced blood stain removal from textiles: Process optimization and efficacy evaluation


KHAZI M. I. B., KUT Y. D., Liaqat F., DEMİRKAN E.

PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY, cilt.156, ss.20-32, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 156
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.procbio.2025.05.009
  • Dergi Adı: PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Aqualine, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), BIOSIS, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, INSPEC, Metadex, Pollution Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.20-32
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study investigates the synergistic effects of protease and lipase, produced from strains of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus, respectively, on blood stain removal from polyester and cotton fabrics. The effectiveness of enzyme-detergent combinations was evaluated using Delta E values as a quantitative measure of stain removal. Optimal culture conditions for enzyme production were determined using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with Central Composite Design (CCD), identifying key variables such as temperature, pH, agitation, inoculum volume, and incubation time. Under optimized conditions, the enzymatic activity of protease and lipase reached 925.5 U/ml and 20.5 U/ml, respectively, representing a 2.4-fold and 3.1-fold increase compared to unoptimized conditions (376 U/ml for protease and 6.6 U/ml for lipase). Under optimal destaining conditions (pH 7.0, enzyme concentration of 1 mg/ml, and temperature of 60 degrees C), the combination of detergent, protease, and lipase achieved the highest Delta E values (58.42 +/- 0.5 for polyester and 6.60 +/- 0.5 for cotton fabric), signifying enhanced stain removal efficacy. Synergy between enzymes and detergents was highlighted, where detergent improved enzyme access to stain components, resulting in markedly improved cleaning efficiency compared to treatments with either enzyme or detergent alone. This study emphasizes the efficacy of enzyme-assisted formulations for sustainable textile cleaning applications.