Immobilization technology for enhancing bio-products industry

Abstract

Immobilization is the limitation of movement of biocatalysts according to chemical or physical treatment. Immobilized molecules technique using biomaterials and nano-biotechnology is a very interesting topic that is touching almost all aspects of our life. Immobilized enzymes, molecules, and cells have been used in a variety of scientific and industrial applications. Cell immobilization biotechnology is a multidisciplinary area shown to have an important impact on many scientific sub-disciplines, including biomedicine, pharmacology, cosmetology, food and agricultural sciences. Many molecules have been immobilized and the majority of them are bio-molecules due to their biological and biomedical applications. Immobilization of enzymes has made them highly applicable to range of evolving biotechnologies. Immobilized enzymes have proven valuable for many medical applications including drug delivery systems, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, as well as in sensors for the management of weight and diabetes. Enzyme immobilization is applied in textile industry. The immobilized microorganism technology offers a multitude of advantages in wastewater treatment. The immobilized cell systems were applied for the production of many organic compounds such as organic acid and ethanol. The immobilization of tissue sections, cells and tissue components for histological and immunohistochemical staining or detection systems is applicable nowadays. Cell immobilization could potentially benefit food industry. Key words : Immobilized, bio-product, immobilization.