Open AccessImmobilization of lignocellulolytic enzymes in magnetic nanoparticles
Author(s) -
Jaquelina Sánchez-Ramírez,
José L. Martínez-Hernández,
Elda Patricia Segura-Ceniceros,
Juan Carlos Contreras-Esquivel,
Miguel A. Medina-Morales,
Cristóbal N. Aguilar,
A. M. Il’ina
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
química nova
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.214
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1678-7064
pISSN - 0100-4042
DOI - 10.5935/0100-4042.20140085
Subject(s) - magnetic nanoparticles , nanoparticle , enzyme , chemistry , materials science , chemical engineering , nanotechnology , biochemistry , engineering
Due to the need for more efficient, economical and environmentally-friendly technological processes, the use of enzymes has increased. However, reuse of enzymatic hydrolytic complex is required. The immobilization of enzymes provides a basis for stability and allows their reuse reflected in aspects of economic feasibility. Magnetic nanoparticles are a promising supports since their magnetic character allows retrieval by applying an external magnetic field. This article presents an analysis and discussion of methods of biocatalyst immobilization, emphasizing lignocellulolytic enzymes immobilized in magnetic nanoparticles and their applications for the production of high-value compounds such as bioethanol