Catalase immobilization: Current knowledge, key insights, applications, and future prospects - A review

Area of Science:

• Biochemistry and enzyme technology.
• Biomaterials and nanotechnology for enzyme immobilization.

Background:

• Catalase (CAT) is vital for decomposing harmful hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), preventing oxidative stress.
• Enzyme immobilization is a key strategy to overcome challenges in practical CAT applications.
• Immobilized CAT offers improved stability, reusability, and easier processing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive review of Catalase (CAT) immobilization techniques.
• To explore the advantages, drawbacks, and influencing factors of immobilized CAT.
• To highlight industrial applications, future prospects, and key companies in the CAT industry.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of immobilization mechanisms and support materials for CAT.
• Analysis of factors affecting immobilized CAT performance.
• Survey of industrial applications and market landscape of immobilized CAT.

Main Results:

• Detailed discussion of various CAT immobilization strategies and their impact on enzyme properties.
• Identification of key applications across diverse industries.
• Overview of leading companies and economic potential in the immobilized CAT sector.

Conclusions:

• Immobilization significantly enhances CAT utility and stability for various applications.
• The field of immobilized CAT is rapidly evolving with substantial industrial and economic potential.
• This review serves as a valuable resource for researchers in the rapidly expanding field of enzyme immobilization.