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  • Biotechnology
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Enzymes are sensitive catalysts requiring stabilization beyond their natural environment.
  • Polymer chemistry provides versatile solutions for enzyme immobilization.
  • Developing stable biocatalytic hybrid materials is crucial for various applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of enzyme immobilization methodologies using polymeric supports.
  • To highlight recent advancements in enzyme-protein hybrid materials.
  • To discuss future directions and challenges in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on enzyme immobilization techniques.
  • Analysis of methods for combining enzymes with natural and synthetic polymers.
  • Examination of fabrication strategies for hybrid materials like nanoparticles, capsules, hydrogels, and films.

Main Results:

  • Growing number of methodologies for enzyme immobilization.
  • Successful fabrication of functional, stable, and robust biocatalytic hybrid materials.
  • Demonstrated advantages in applications such as biomedicine, organic synthesis, biosensing, and bioremediation.

Conclusions:

  • Enzyme immobilization on polymeric supports is a rapidly advancing field.
  • Hybrid materials offer enhanced stability and functionality for enzymes.
  • Continued research is needed to address challenges and explore new applications.