Role of catalyst supports in biocatalysis

SK Manikandan, DA Giannakoudakis… - Journal of Chemical …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Biocatalysis utilizes enzymes and microbial cells as catalysts for a wide range of
applications in biotechnology. Immobilization of biocatalysts on various materials has …

Nano-biocatalytic Systems for Cellulose de-polymerization: A Drive from Design to Applications

Z Ahmed, A Arshad, M Bilal, HMN Iqbal, I Ahmed - Topics in Catalysis, 2023 - Springer
Cellulases are robust biocatalysts that offer applications in industrial bioprocesses, such as
catalytic hydrolysis, biopolishing, enhancing the softness of the fabric, increasing the …

Immobilization of lipase using hydrophilic polymers in the form of hydrogel beads

SS Betigeri, SH Neau - Biomaterials, 2002 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study was to immobilize lipase (triacylglycerol ester hydrolase, EC 3.1.
1.3) from Candida rugosa using various polymers in the form of beads; to evaluate enzyme …

Cellulosic ethanol production performance with SSF and SHF processes using immobilized Zymomonas mobilis

F Wirawan, CL Cheng, WC Kao, DJ Lee, JS Chang - Applied Energy, 2012 - Elsevier
Bioethanol converted from lignocellulosic feedstock, such as agricultural waste, is
considered one of the most promising biofuels being developed. The raw materials usually …

Calcium‐carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel beads for protein drug delivery system

Z Liu, Y Jiao, Z Zhang - Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) hydrogel beads were prepared by crosslinking
with Ca2+. The pH‐sensitive characteristics of the beads were investigated by simulating …

A novel Trichoderma reesei mutant RP698 with enhanced cellulase production

JCR Silva, JCS Salgado, AC Vici, RJ Ward… - Brazilian Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
A new strain of Trichoderma reesei (teleomorph Hypocrea jecorina) with high cellulase
production was obtained by exposing the spores from T. reesei QM9414 to an ultraviolet …

Effects of preparative parameters on the properties of chitosan hydrogel beads containing Candida rugosa lipase

IA Alsarra, SH Neau, MA Howard - Biomaterials, 2004 - Elsevier
The influences of the pH, tripolyphosphate (TPP) concentration, and ionic strength of the
gelling medium on the entrapment efficiency, release, and activity of lipase in chitosan …

Functional stabilization of cellulase by covalent modification with chitosan

R Darias, R Villalonga - Journal of Chemical Technology & …, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
Chitosan was linked to cellulase (EC 3.2. 1.4) from Trichoderma viride by covalent
conjugation to periodate‐activated carbohydrate moieties of the enzyme. The modified …

Dried alginate-entrapped enzymes (DALGEEs) and their application to the production of fructooligosaccharides

L Fernandez-Arrojo, B Rodriguez-Colinas… - Process …, 2013 - Elsevier
A modification of the classical calcium alginate enzyme entrapment technique is described
aiming to overcome some of the limitations of the former gel-based biocatalysts. Dried …

Kinetic and thermodynamic properties of an immobilized endoglucanase from Arachniotus citrinus

M Saleem, MH Rashid, A Jabbar, R Perveen… - Process …, 2005 - Elsevier
Purified endoglucanase (apparently to homogeneity) from Arachniotus citrinus was
immobilized in polyacrylamide gel with 53.4% yield of immobilization. Immobilization …