Disadvantages:
Increase the diffusion resistance, so decreases the reaction rate.
§3.2 Applications of Immobilized Enzymes
Immobilized enzyme are employed in many fields.
a. Binding capacity, which is a function of charge density, functional groups, porosity, and hydrophobicity;
b. Stability and retention of the enzyme activity, which is a function of functional groups on support material and microenvironmental conditions.
Problems:
1. Leakage of enzymes into solution: Reducing the MW cutoff of membranes or the pore size of solid matrices; 2. Considerable diffusional resistance emerges: Reducing the particle size of the matrices and/or capsules; 3. Reduction of enzyme activity and stability: Alter the unfavorable microenvironmental conditions; 4. Lack of control of the microenvironment: