Multiple Enzymes in Household Detergents

摘要

Over the past thirty years, four classes of enzymes have become established as key components in household detergents. These are the amylases, cellulases, lipases and proteases. In this paper we will discuss some recent developments related to the application effects of these enzymes and how these effects can be evalauted. Household washing is a very complex process because of the many interrelated and poorly defined variables such as fabrics, soils, washing conditions and detergent composition. Predicting the effects of enzymes in these complex mixtures is still a challenging task which requires a thorough understanding of the underlying mechanisms involved. Research is providing new insights into the effects that can be expected under practical washing conditions and provides guidelines as to how the different enzymes can best be combined in multiple enzyme detergents.