Abstract
The classical sol-gel synthesis of silica gels has been adapted to a W/O (micro)emulsion process under conditions that minimize denaturing effects on encapsulated enzymes. We have in particular focused on optimizing the purification procedures with the aim to produce water nanoparticles dispersions from W/O emulsions without the use of precipitation/sedimentation steps. A proof of principle of encapsulation has been conducted using horseradish peroxidase (HRP). Crown Copyright © 2006.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 52-61 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects |
Volume | 288 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 Oct 2006 |
Keywords
- Enzymes
- Nanoparticles
- Silica
- Sol-gel