Immobilized laccase on a new cryogel carrier and kinetics of two anthraquinone derivatives oxidation

A coordinatively immobilized laccase was prepared using a new cryogel type carrier. The support has a wide-pore texture facilitating diffusion of different substrates to the enzyme reaction center. The biocatalyst proved to be efficient in decolorization of two anthraquinone derivatives, namely Acid Blue 62 and bromaminic acid. After 24 h over 80% of the two substrates have been oxidated. The kinetic data (K (m) and V (max)) for the oxidation of the two anthraquinone derivatives, with the free and immobilized enzyme, have been determined and compared. Other parameters, like k (cat) and the specificity constant have been calculated and analyzed. The influence of substrate properties (hydrophobicity, polarity, etc.) has been discussed.