Xylanase Recovery Using Continuous Extraction with Reversed Micelles—A Statistical Approach

Abstract

Xylanase recovery from Penicillium janthinellum with a reversed micellar system consisting of a cationic surfactant using a continuous process was evaluated. A statistical approach applied to the results showed the highest xylanase recovery (43.5%), which was indicated by the model and was attained at an ionic strength of 10 mS/cm and a volumetric flow at 0.5 ml/min.