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.