Mesoporous materials for encapsulating enzymes
Resource
Nano Today 4 (2): 165-179
Journal
Nano Today
Journal Volume
4
Journal Issue
2
Pages
165-179
Date Issued
2009
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Abstract
The unique properties of mesoporous silica (MPS) materials were utilized to immobilze enzymes: huge surface area, modifiable surface, and restricted pore nanospaces. The enzyme confinements in the nanochannels of MPS materials generate synergistic effects that enhance enzyme stability, improve product selectivity, and facilitate separation and reuse of enzymes. The physical chemistry of enzyme confinement, methods of immobilization, catalytic activity and advantages of protein confinements are discussed. In the end, we show that immobilized enzymes in the nanospaces of MPS can be applied as viable biocatalysts for chemical and pharmaceutical industries. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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journal article