Monday, May 5, 2008
6-28
Enzymatic activity of cellulase immobilized on glass using layer-by-layer self-assembly
Laura Norris1, Shaila Reddy1, L. Dale Snow2, and James Palmer1. (1) Chemical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, 600 W Arizona, Ruston, LA 71270, (2) Chemistry, Louisiana Tech University, 600 W Arizona, Ruston, LA 71270
Results from activity studies of celullase immobilized on glass and silicon will be presented. Polyethylenimine (PEI) and polystyrenesulfonate (PSS) were the polyelectrolytes used for the nano self-assembly process. Conversion of cellobios to glucose was monitored in a batch reactor to determine a first order rate constant. The efficacy of the enzyme layers were monitored over a period of days to weeks. Surface charge modification using Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAM) was utilized to enhance the layering on glass.
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