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Sustainable Enzyme Solutions for Pulp & Paper Processing

The pulp and paper industry is evolving rapidly, with a growing demand for eco-friendly, cost-effective, and high-performance production processes. Enzyme technology has emerged as a game-changing alternative to traditional chemical-intensive methods—offering significant reductions in energy use, water consumption, and chemical load, while improving paper quality and plant efficiency.

At GUJARAT ENZYME, we bring over a decade of expertise in industrial biotechnology, delivering tailor-made enzyme formulations for every stage of the pulp and paper production cycle. Our enzyme solutions are designed to optimize fibre modification, enhance bleaching efficiency, improve drainage, and ensure brighter, stronger final products—all while minimizing environmental impact.

Applications Across the Paper & Pulp Chain

  • Pulping Stage: Enhances fibre modification, improves drainage, and assists in lignin removal for better pulp quality.
  • Bleaching Stage: Increases brightness while reducing chlorine and bleaching chemical usage by up to 25%, lowering AOX levels in effluent.
  • Pitch control: Breaks down resins and fatty acids to control pitch and stickies, improving surface quality and runnability.
  • Finishing: Optimizes starch viscosity and boosts coating performance for stronger, brighter sheets.

Key Performance Results

  • 25% reduction in bleaching chemical usage
  • 12% increase in pulp brightness
  • 10–20% energy savings in refining
  • Improved sheet strength and optical properties
  • Reduced COD, BOD, and AOX in wastewater

Uses Of Enzyme In Paper And Pulp Industry

  • Bleaching: bleaching process to remove lignin from the pulp, which results in a brighter and more uniform final product.

  • Fibre modification: to modify the fibre structure of the pulp, which can improve drainage, increase pulp yield, and enhance the strength and absorbency of the finished paper.

  • Wastewater treatment: break down organic matter in the wastewater generated during the paper-making process, which reduces the environmental impact and makes it easier to comply with regulations.

  • Deinking: deinking process is to remove ink and other contaminants from recycled paper.

  • Pitch control: Enzymes used for control pitch, which is a sticky substance that can clog paper-making equipment.