Magnetic nanoflowers: a hybrid platform for enzyme immobilization

Crit Rev Biotechnol. 2023 Jul 16:1-22. doi: 10.1080/07388551.2023.2230518. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

The use of organic-inorganic hybrid nanoflowers as a support material for enzyme immobilization has gained significant attention in recent years due to their high stability, ease of preparation, and enhanced catalytic activity. However, a major challenge in utilizing these hybrid nanoflowers for enzyme immobilization is the difficulty in handling and separating them due to their low density and high dispersion. To address this issue, magnetic nanoflowers have emerged as a promising alternative enzyme immobilization platform due to their easy separation, structural stability, and ability to enhance catalytic efficiency. This review focuses on different methods for designing magnetic nanoflowers, as well as future research directions. Additionally, it provides examples of enzymes immobilized in the form of magnetic nanoflowers and their applications in environmental remediation, biosensors, and food industries. Finally, the review discusses possible ways to improve the material for enhanced catalytic activity, structural stability, and scalability.

Keywords: Enzyme immobilization; application; design; magnetic; nanoflowers; nanozymes.

Plain language summary

Magnetic nanoflowers can be used as a novel platform for enzyme immobilization.There are three different approaches to the synthesis of efficient magnetic nanoflower.The magnetic nanoflowers provides excellent stability and good reusability of enzymes.The hybrid biocatalyst was applied in biotransformation, environmental, and food applications.The challenges and their remedies of hybrid biocatalyst have been discussed.

Publication types

  • Review