Researchers at KIT create storable enzyme beads for chemical production
A team at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology has developed a method to assemble enzymes into millimeter-sized beads that can be stored and transported.
New technology assembles enzymes into beads
Researchers have created a process where enzymes act as both catalysts and the material for the beads themselves. This approach allows the creation of millimeter-sized structures that are stable enough for industrial use. A patent application has been filed for this specific technology.
Enzyme networks combine with living cells
In a further variant of the process, enzyme networks can be combined directly with living cells. This combination expands the potential applications for biocatalysis in synthesizing complex molecules. The results of this work have been published in the journal Advanced Materials.
Biocatalysis offers environmental and economic benefits
Using enzymes instead of chemical catalysts saves raw materials and energy while avoiding toxic substances. These biocatalysts must be available continuously and in large quantities to meet industry needs. The new beads ensure the technology can be used widely across the chemical sector.
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