Enzyme Immobilization on Nanoparticles: Recent Applications

Chapter 4 Enzyme Immobilization on Nanoparticles: Recent Applications Cheng-Kang Lee, Cheng-Kang Lee National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Keelung Rd, Da'an District, Taipei, 106 TaiwanSearch for more papers by this authorAi-Nhan Au-Duong, Ai-Nhan Au-DuongSearch for more papers by this author Cheng-Kang Lee, Cheng-Kang Lee National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Keelung Rd, Da'an District, Taipei, 106 TaiwanSearch for more papers by this authorAi-Nhan Au-Duong, Ai-Nhan Au-DuongSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):Ho Nam Chang, Ho Nam Chang Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Department of Chemical and Bimolecular Engineering, Daejeon, 34141 South KoreaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 05 January 2018 https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527803293.ch4Citations: 12 AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary Enzymes possess a great potential in catalytic processes due to their unique reaction specificity and high activity. Use of enzymes for different applications, however, still has some challenges. Recent advances in the preparation of nanoparticles with their unique physicochemical properties including the high specific surface area and reactivity resulted from the significantly increased surface/bulk atom ratio have made nanoparticles very attractive carriers for enzyme immobilization. The enzymes immobilized on nanoparticles (EnNPs) are generally more stable and robust than their free counterparts due to their fixed conformation. The unique intrinsic properties of nanoparticles also confer the EnNPs to broader areas of application. This review emphasizes on the recent development of enzyme immobilization on nanoparticles and their applications in the field of biomedicine, biosensors, and biofuel production. Citing Literature Emerging Areas in Bioengineering RelatedInformation