Abstract

Biocatalyst Immobilization in Microreactors

Polona Žnidaršic Plazl, Professor, University of Ljubljana

The efficient immobilization of enzymes and cells in miniaturized devices offers great opportunities to improve the stability of biocatalysts and to intensify biocatalytic processes. Recent achievements of the Microprocess Engineering Research Group from University of Ljubljana in selected biocatalytic processes in microbioreactors will be presented. These include the preparation of stable enzyme nanoaggregates using microfluidic devices, the use of hydrogels and nanomaterials, and magnetic particles for biocatalyst immobilization.