Nanomaterials for Biocatalysis

Nanomaterials for Biocatalysis is a reference source that explains the fundamental design concepts and emerging applications of nanoscale biocatalysts, such as bioconversions, bioelectronics, biosensors, biocomputing, and therapeutic applications. It also discusses the use of smart nanocontainers for the smart release of embedded active substances, which can protect enzymes from chemical or metabolic alterations on their delivering pathways.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 754 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Nanomaterials for Biocatalysis delves into the fundamental principles and cutting-edge applications of nanoscale biocatalysts, encompassing a wide range of areas such as bioconversions, bioelectronics, biosensors, biocomputing, and therapeutic interventions. Nano-biocatalysts involve the integration of enzymes into nanomaterials, offering numerous advantages. These enzyme-enhanced nanocarriers boast low mass transfer limitations, high enzyme capacity, improved stabilization, and the formation of single-enzyme nanoparticles. Furthermore, smart nanocontainers have been designed to intelligently release their embedded active substances. Achieved through the use of smart coatings as their outer nanoshells, these smart releases enable precise control over the release kinetics. Moreover, these nanocontainers provide protection against chemical or metabolic alterations that may occur during the delivery of enzymes to their target sites. This comprehensive reference serves as a valuable resource for materials scientists and chemical engineers seeking to gain deeper insights into the emerging field of biocatalysis utilizing nanomaterials.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128244364