Immobilization of microbial cells by adsorption.
Immobilized cells cover a wide area of applications and are essential components of many biotechnological processes. In general it can be distinguished between two immobilization methods: (1) entrapment into polymers and (2) natural adsorption onto porous and inert support materials. The immobilization by adsorption is discussed by the following criteria: biomass loading, strength of adhesion, enzymatic stability/specific activity of the biocatalyst, effectivity/reaction engineering and operational stability.
Klein
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Gesellschaft für Biotechnologische Forschung mbH, Braunschweig, F.R.G..
Ziehr
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D000327:Adsorption; D018407:Bacterial Physiological Phenomena; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D004795:Enzyme Stability; D005658:Fungi / Q000502:physiology*