Spray Drying of Hemicellulose enzymatic
Application Note Mini Spray Dryer B-290 Hemicellulose enzymatic
Hemicellulose is a complex carbohydrate that is found in plant cell walls and is an abundant source of renewable biomass. Enzymatic hydrolysis is a commonly used method to extract hemicellulose from lignocellulosic biomass. Spray drying is a method that has been investigated for producing hemicellulose enzymatic hydrolysate powders for use in various applications.
The main areas of spray drying of hemicellulose enzymatic hydrolysate include the food, agricultural, and pharmaceutical industries. In the food industry, hemicellulose enzymatic hydrolysate powder is used as a food additive in various applications such as baked goods, dairy products, and beverages due to its functional properties. In the agricultural industry, hemicellulose enzymatic hydrolysate powder is used as a plant growth promoter and as a soil conditioner. In the pharmaceutical industry, hemicellulose enzymatic hydrolysate powder is used in the development of drug delivery systems.
Overall, spray drying of hemicellulose enzymatic hydrolysate has diverse applications in several industries. The use of spray drying can offer several advantages such as improved solubility, bioavailability, and ease of handling, making it a preferred technique for the production of hemicellulose enzymatic hydrolysate powders in these industries. However, the optimization of the spray drying conditions and the preservation of the bioactive components of hemicellulose enzymatic hydrolysate are significant challenges that need to be addressed for the wider adoption of spray-dried hemicellulose enzymatic hydrolysate in industry.
Please see the application note No. 532 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.
