Sol-gel synthesis at neutral pH in W/O microemulsion: A method for enzyme nanoencapsulation in silica gel nanoparticles

F. Cellesi, N. Tirelli

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    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 languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)52-61
    Number of pages9
    JournalColloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
    Volume288
    Issue number1-3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 5 Oct 2006

    Keywords

    • Enzymes
    • Nanoparticles
    • Silica
    • Sol-gel

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