Enzyme-magnetic nanoparticle reactor for the advanced oxidation of micropollutants in wastewaters

Abstract

Oxidative biocatalysts by oxidoreductases arises as a promising alternative from the development of advanced oxidation processes for transformation of emerging contaminants to transformation of compounds into value added bio-based products. For technical and economic reasons, in most enzyme catalysed processes it is necessary to reuse the biocatalyst. In this context, enzyme immobilization can be defined as a technique that allows reuse or continued use of the biocatalyst. Envisaging the application of the different biocatalysts in wastewater treatment plants or other biotechnological applications it is important to design an enzymatic reactor in which the recovery and reuse of the enzyme is fulfilled.