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Materials engineering significantly influences the stability, reusability, and performance of immobilized enzymes in biocatalytic processes. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study aims to evaluate various functional materials for enzyme immobilization and their impact on biocatalytic performance.

March 3, 2026Next Chemical EngineeringOpen Access

Engineering functional support materials for Enzyme immobilization: Technologies, performance and industrial relevance

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ÉCÉrico Carlos de Castro TFTatiana Sainara Maia FernandesUniversidade Federal do Ceará FAFrancisco Izaias da Silva AiresUniversidade Federal do Ceará

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Assessment of functional materials for enzyme immobilization reveals advances for industrial biocatalysis, suggesting a shift toward sustainable practices.

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This study aims to evaluate various functional materials for enzyme immobilization and their impact on biocatalytic performance.
Systematic analysis of functional support materials over two decades
Assessment of polymeric, inorganic, hybrid, and nanostructured systems
Evaluation of surface functionalization strategies
Analysis of material classes and immobilization approaches
Identification of key materials and methods enhancing performance
Transition from conventional carriers to multifunctional systems
Highlighting integration of sustainable materials in biocatalysis
Emphasis on meeting requirements like thermal stability and solvent tolerance

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Castro et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a67eb2f353c071a6f0a06f https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxcen.2026.100028

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Assessment of functional materials for enzyme immobilization reveals advances for industrial biocatalysis, suggesting a shift toward sustainable practices.

Engineering functional support materials for Enzyme immobilization: Technologies, performance and industrial relevance

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Engineering functional support materials for Enzyme immobilization: Technologies, performance and industrial relevance

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