enzyme immobilization

Enzyme immobilization is a process where enzymes, which are proteins that facilitate chemical reactions, are attached to or confined within a solid support. This allows the enzymes to be reused multiple times, simplifies their separation from the reaction mixture, and often enhances stability under various conditions. Immobilization techniques include binding enzymes to surfaces, trapping them in gels, or attaching them to particles. This method is widely used in industries like food production, pharmaceuticals, and waste treatment to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness of enzymatic processes.