Document ID (ISN) | 102948 |
CIS number |
03-1921 |
ISBN(s) |
951-38-6064-7 |
Year |
2002 |
Convention or series no. |
VTT Research Notes 2152
|
Author(s) |
Alakomi H.L., Kujanpää K., Partenen L., Suihko M.L., Salo S., Siika-aho M., Saarela M., Mattila-Sandholm T., Raaska L. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland |
Title |
Microbiological problems in paper machine environments |
Bibliographic information |
VTT Information Service, P.O.Box 2000, 02044 VTT, Finland, 2002. 97p. Illus. 206 ref. Price: EUR 35.00 (+8 % VAT) . |
Abstract |
This literature survey compiles the information available about microorganisms present in paper production processes, from raw materials to end products. It discusses the most important factors involved in the build-up of biofilm in papermaking machines and in end-product contamination, the role of spore-forming bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes, the migration of microorganisms from packaging materials to foods, offensive odours and quality problems. Microbiological methods used in studying the microbial ecology of paper machine environments were collated. Conventional and novel methods used to reduce or to limit the amount of microbes or microbial activity, especially in circulation waters and raw materials, and to control and prevent deposit formation on paper machines are reviewed. |
Descriptors (primary) |
paper making machines; microorganisms; pulp and paper industry; risk factors; contamination; biological hazards |
Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; spores; enzymes; DNA; biocides; sampling and analysis; fungi; fungicides; odour control; microscopic determination; food industry; bacteria |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Country / State or Province | Finland |
Subject(s) |
Paper-making and printing
|
Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
Browse category(ies) |
Paper and paper products industry Biological hazards
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