The catalytic activity of laccase immobilized onto free and surfactant modified silica aerogels

The free silica aerogel (FSA) and surfactant (cetyltrimethylammonium bromide) modified silica aerogel (MSA) were synthesized and used as supports for laccase immobilization carried out through adsorption process. The results show that the MSA performed higher laccase adsorption (0.71µmol/g) as compa...

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Main Authors: Othman, Nurul Sakinah, Mansor, Azmi Fadziyana, Wan Mohd. Zawawi, Wan Nurul Izyani, Mohidem, Nur Atikah, Nik Malek, Nik Ahmad Nizam, Mat, Hanapi
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2014
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/60876/
http://eprints.utm.my/60876/1/HanapiMat2014_TheCatalyticActivityofLaccaseImmobilized.pdf
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Summary:The free silica aerogel (FSA) and surfactant (cetyltrimethylammonium bromide) modified silica aerogel (MSA) were synthesized and used as supports for laccase immobilization carried out through adsorption process. The results show that the MSA performed higher laccase adsorption (0.71µmol/g) as compare to FSA (0.22µmol/g). In addition, the enhancement of the catalytic activity of the MSAL was also observed. These results demonstrated that the surface modification of silica aerogel using cationic surfactant (cetyltrimethylammonium bromide) gave higher immobilized mass and catalytic activity of laccase which can be potentially used for degradation of organic micropollutants such dyes, pesticides and antibiotics.