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Amperometric phenol biosensor based on a thermostable phenol hydroxylase

J Metzger1, M Reiss, W Hartmeier

  • 1Department of Biotechnology, Aachen University of Technology, Germany. j.metzger@biotec.rwth-aachen.de

Biosensors & Bioelectronics
|December 8, 1998
PubMed
Summary

A novel phenol biosensor was developed using Bacillus stearothermophilus-produced phenol hydroxylase immobilized in a sol-gel matrix. This biosensor accurately detects phenol concentrations, offering a rapid and stable method for environmental monitoring.

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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Enzyme Engineering
  • Biosensor Technology

Background:

  • Phenol contamination poses environmental risks.
  • Developing sensitive and selective phenol detection methods is crucial.
  • Enzyme-based biosensors offer a promising approach for pollutant monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To produce and partially purify phenol hydroxylase from Bacillus stearothermophilus.
  • To develop a novel phenol biosensor by immobilizing the enzyme in a sol-gel matrix.
  • To evaluate the performance of the developed biosensor for phenol detection.

Main Methods:

  • Phenol hydroxylase production via batch fermentation of Bacillus stearothermophilus.
  • Partial purification of the enzyme.
  • Immobilization of the enzyme in a sol-gel matrix.

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    • Main Results:

    • Phenol hydroxylase was produced with approximately 17 units activity after 6 hours.
    • A linear relationship was observed between oxygen consumption rate and phenol concentration (2.5–400 μM).
    • The biosensor provided a signal within 10 seconds for 400 μM phenol.
    • The sensor retained 80% of its activity after 7 days.
    • Para-substituted phenols were not detected, indicating specificity.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed sol-gel entrapped phenol hydroxylase biosensor is effective for phenol detection.
    • The biosensor exhibits good sensitivity, rapid response, and reasonable stability.
    • The biosensor demonstrates specificity towards phenol, with no detectable response to para-substituted phenols.