title: Inorganic nanomaterial-based biocatalysts.
abstract: Over the years, nanostructures have been developed to enable to support enzyme usability to obtain highly selective and efficient biocatalysts for catalyzing processes under various conditions. This review summarizes recent developments in the nanostructures for enzyme supporters, typically those formed with various inorganic materials. To improve enzyme attachment, the surface of nanomaterials is properly modified to express specific functional groups. Various materials and nanostructures can be applied to improve both enzyme activity and stability. The merits of the incorporation of enzymes in inorganic nanomaterials and unprecedented opportunities for enhanced enzyme properties are discussed. Finally, the limitations encountered with nanomaterial-based enzyme immobilization are discussed together with the future prospects of such systems.
authors.affiliation: Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering & Technology, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Soo Youn
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Jiho
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Jeong Ho
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Jin Hyung
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D055162:Biocatalysis; D015374:Biosensing Techniques; D004798:Enzymes / Q000378:metabolism; D004800:Enzymes, Immobilized / Q000378:metabolism; D007287:Inorganic Chemicals / Q000737:chemistry*; D049329:Nanostructures / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D004798:Enzymes; D004800:Enzymes, Immobilized; D007287:Inorganic Chemicals