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  • Biotechnology
  • Materials Science
  • Biocatalysis

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  • Bacterial immobilization enhances biocatalyst stability and reusability.
  • Natural polymers used as matrices have limitations like leakage and poor integrity.
  • Gluconobacter frateurii can convert glycerol into glyceric acid and dihydroxyacetone.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust hybrid polymeric matrix for immobilizing Gluconobacter frateurii.
  • To improve the stability, reusability, and reduce leakage of the biocatalyst.
  • To valorize glycerol, a biodiesel by-product, into valuable chemicals.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of hybrid alginate matrices incorporating silica nanoparticles (SiNps) and montmorillonite (MT).
  • Characterization of matrix resistance using texture analysis and structural integrity via scanning electron microscopy.
  • Assessment of biocatalyst distribution using confocal microscopy with a fluorescent Gfr mutant.
  • Evaluation of biocatalytic performance and reusability in glycerol conversion.

Main Results:

  • Hybrid matrices showed significantly enhanced resistance and a more compact structure.
  • The optimal formulation (4% alginate with 4% SiNps) demonstrated homogeneous biocatalyst distribution.
  • This optimized matrix yielded the highest production of glyceric acid (GA) and dihydroxyacetone (DHA).
  • The immobilized biocatalyst was reused for eight cycles without loss of integrity or significant bacterial leakage.

Conclusions:

  • Hybrid biopolymer supports incorporating silica nanoparticles offer a superior approach for bacterial immobilization.
  • This method enhances biocatalyst performance, stability, and reusability for industrial applications.
  • The developed system provides an effective strategy for glycerol valorization using immobilized Gluconobacter frateurii.