Enzyme stabilization for biotechnological applications

Abstract

This chapter summarizes the essential parameters for enzyme stabilization during industrial applications providing an overview of enzyme's chemistry basics related with their structure and function. The strategies for enzyme immobilization and incorporation into diverse formulations imply the maintenance of their catalytic efficiency. Thus, we outlined in this chapter the more recent studies toward the enzyme stability/activity underlying these approaches. Different applications of stabilized enzymes have been updated with special focus on the textile field.