Immobilization of microbial cells and their biotechnological applications

Immobilization of microbial cells and their biotechnological applications

Authors

  • Luiz Gustavo Covizzi Universidade Estadual Paulista
  • Ellen Cristine Giese Universidade Estadual Paulista
  • Eleni Gomes Universidade Estadual Paulista
  • Robert F. H. Dekker Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
  • Roberto da Silva Universidade Estadual Paulista

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0375.2007v28n2p143

Keywords:

Cell Immobilization, Biocatalystis, Carriers, Immobilized Cells, Methods of Cell Immobilization, Bioprocesses, Natural Immobilization.

Abstract

This work presents an overview of different methods and carriers used to immobilize microbial cells. Methods of adsorption, entrapment and encapsulation of microorganisms are discussed, as well as of natural immobilization. The use of physical and chemical proceedings to immobilize cells in order to enhance the yields of bacteria, yeast and fungal metabolites by fermentation processes are described, as well as their biotechnological applications as biocatalystis.

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Author Biographies

Luiz Gustavo Covizzi, Universidade Estadual Paulista

Mestre em Engenharia e Ciências de Alimentos, UNESP, S. J. Rio Preto-SP.

Ellen Cristine Giese, Universidade Estadual Paulista

Doutoranda em Engenharia e Ciências de Alimentos, UNESP, S. J. Rio Preto-SP.

Eleni Gomes, Universidade Estadual Paulista

Professor Assistente Doutor do Departamento de Biologia, UNESP, S. J. Rio Preto-SP.

Robert F. H. Dekker, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha

Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, IRICA, 13071 Ciudad Real, España.

Roberto da Silva, Universidade Estadual Paulista

Professor Adjunto do Departamento de Química e Ciências Ambientais, UNESP, S. J. Rio Preto-SP.

Published

2007-12-15

How to Cite

Covizzi, L. G., Giese, E. C., Gomes, E., Dekker, R. F. H., & Silva, R. da. (2007). Immobilization of microbial cells and their biotechnological applications. Semina: Ciências Exatas E Tecnológicas, 28(2), 143–160. https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0375.2007v28n2p143

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