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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Conventional plastic processing often involves harsh conditions detrimental to sensitive biomolecules.
  • Developing environmentally friendly methods for incorporating active enzymes into degradable polymers is crucial for advanced material applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a 3D printing technique for creating polycaprolactone/Amano lipase (PCL/AL) composites.
  • To investigate the enzymatic activity and degradation behavior of these composites under various conditions.
  • To explore the potential of these materials for controlled release and complex structure fabrication.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized three-dimensional (3D) printing via solid-state mixing and layer-by-layer extrusion to prepare PCL/AL composite films.
  • Assessed Amano lipase (AL) stability at 130 °C for 60 min during in situ processing.
  • Conducted degradation studies in phosphate buffer and analyzed weight loss, crystallinity (DSC), and surface morphology (SEM).

Main Results:

  • AL retained activity after 3D printing at 130 °C.
  • PCL/AL composites showed significantly accelerated degradation compared to external enzyme application, with 92.9% and 100% weight loss for 1.0% and 5.0% AL loading, respectively.
  • SEM revealed surface erosion and internal water penetration activating embedded enzymes, while DSC indicated increased crystallinity over time.

Conclusions:

  • 3D printing offers a viable, environmentally friendly method for producing active plastic-enzyme composites.
  • The PCL/AL composites exhibit enhanced degradation rates and controlled release capabilities.
  • This technology enables the creation of complex, degradable structures with embedded enzymatic activity for diverse applications.