Methods for reducing fluorescence in paper-containing samples
AssigneeInstitute of Paper Science and Technology, Inc.
InventorsFadi Selim Chakar, Arthur Jonas Ragauskas
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods for reducing fluorescence in a paper-containing sample. Methods for destroying fluorescent whitening agents in a paper-containing sample are also provided.
Claims8
A method for destroying fluorescent whitening agents in a paper-containing sample comprising the step of incubating a mixture comprising a paper-containing sample, an oxidoreductase, a mediator, and oxygen, whereby said fluorescent whitening agents are destroyed.
A paper formed by a method of reducing fluorescence in a paper-containing sample comprising
- (a) incubating a mixture comprising the paper-containing sample, an oxidoreductase, a mediator, and oxygen;
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- (b) forming a paper.
A paper formed by a method of reducing fluorescence in a paper-containing sample comprising
- (a) incubating a mixture comprising the paper-containing sample, an oxidoreductase, a mediator, and oxygen;
- (b) washing and bleaching the mixture following incubation;
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- (c) forming a paper.
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