Silica was found to nonproductively adsorb cellulase during cellulose hydrolysis. The adsorption of cellulase on silica followed Langmuir isotherm and was endothermic. The adsorption study suggested strong interaction of silica with cellulase enzyme. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) improved cellulose hydrolysis yield 2.4-fold. PEG did not only reduce cellulase adsorption on silica but also enhance its activity.