Soybean peroxidase immobilised on cellulose-alginate hydrogels for removal of recalcitrant organic pollutants in water
Monica Rigoletto, Paola Calza, Alexandre Santuchi da Cunha, Valentina Sederino, Debora Fabbri, Maria Laura Tummino, Enzo Laurenti
Abstract
Biodegradable, waste-derived hydrogels containing immobilised peroxidase were successfully used for enzymatic removal of organic pollutants in water. Hydrogels are reusable and provide detoxification of the contaminants solution.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsPollutantDetoxification (alternative medicine)PeroxidaseCelluloseChemistryLaccaseWastewaterPulp and paper industryEnvironmental chemistryOrganic chemistryEnzymeEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental engineeringAlternative medicinePathologyEngineeringMedicineEnzyme Catalysis and ImmobilizationElectrochemical sensors and biosensorsEnzyme-mediated dye degradation