bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2024
Abstract
The
field
of
3D
biofabrication
faces
major
challenges
on
the
road
to
printing
fully
functional
tissues
and
organs.
One
them
is
adding
functionality
newly
formed
tissue
for
replicating
an
active
biochemical
environment.
Native
extracellular
matrices
sequester
numerous
bioactive
species,
making
microenvironment
biochemically
active.
On
other
hand,
most
3D-printed
constructs
have
limited
activity,
serving
merely
as
mechanical
scaffolding.
Here
we
demonstrate
scaffolding
through
integration
biocatalytic
enzymes
within
bioink.
Enzymes
are
attractive
class
biocompatible
substrate-specific
agents
that
can
improve
regeneration
outcomes.
However,
difficulty
in
application
remains
providing
at
targeted
site
adequate
amounts
over
extended
time.
In
this
work,
a
durable
enzyme
bioink
extrusion-based
bioprinting
developed
by
covalently
attaching
globular
horseradish
peroxidase
(HRP)
gelatin
methacrylate
(Gel-MA)
biopolymer
scaffold.
Upon
introducing
groups
surface
enzyme,
it
undergoes
photo-crosslinking
post-printing
step
with
Gel-MA
without
compromising
its
activity.
As
result,
HRP
becomes
fixed
part
hydrogel
network
achieves
higher
stability
inside
gel
which
results
concentration
catalytic
activity
longer
time
than
solely
entrapping
protein
hydrogel.
We
also
cytocompatibility
show
capabilities
precise
applications
engineering.
Our
approach
offers
promising
solution
enhance
properties
constructs,
representing
critical
towards
achieving
biofabricated
tissues.
Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(20), С. 9346 - 9346
Опубликована: Окт. 14, 2024
Biotechnological
processes
are
essential
for
developing
economies
that
aim
to
stand
out
in
future
markets.
The
use
of
bioreactors
is
one
the
most
important
unit
operations
biotechnological
processes,
and
real-time
monitoring
ensure
precise
bioprocess
control.
This
review
presents
different
types
bioreactors,
sensors,
applications
other
sectors.
Bioreactors,
controlled
systems
cultivating
microorganisms
cells,
tools
various
fields,
from
scientific
research
industrial
production.
a
variety
sensors
critical
accurate,
monitoring,
early
problem
detection,
reproducibility,
cost
reduction,
increased
efficiency.
These
benefits
being
realized
numerous
applications,
including
biofuel
production,
bioremediation
leaching
tissue
engineering,
drug
manufacturing.
Innovations
bioreactor
technology
expanding
opportunities
more
sustainable
healthier
future.
By
new
integrating
advanced
exploring
promising
playing
key
role
addressing
global
challenges
sustainably
advancing
science
technology.
PeerJ,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12, С. e16897 - e16897
Опубликована: Фев. 8, 2024
Bioremediation
is
experiencing
a
paradigm
shift
by
integrating
three-dimensional
(3D)
bioprinting.
This
transformative
approach
augments
the
precision
and
versatility
of
engineering
with
functional
capabilities
material
science
to
create
environmental
restoration
strategies.
comprehensive
review
elucidates
foundational
principles
3D
bioprinting
technology
for
bioremediation,
its
current
applications
in
prospective
avenues
future
research
technological
evolution,
emphasizing
intersection
additive
manufacturing,
functionalized
biosystems,
remediation;
this
delineates
how
can
tailor
bioremediation
apparatus
maximize
pollutant
degradation
removal.
Innovations
biofabrication
have
yielded
bio-based
biodegradable
materials
conducive
microbial
proliferation
sequestration,
thereby
addressing
contamination
adhering
sustainability
precepts.
The
presents
an
in-depth
analysis
application
bioprinted
constructs
enhancing
efforts,
exemplifying
synergy
between
biological
systems
engineered
solutions.
Concurrently,
critically
addresses
inherent
challenges
incorporating
into
diverse
ecological
settings,
including
assessing
their
impact,
durability,
integration
large-scale
projects.
Future
perspectives
discussed
encompass
exploration
novel
biocompatible
materials,
automation
convergence
cutting-edge
fields
such
as
nanotechnology
other
emerging
fields.
article
posits
cornerstone
next-generation
practices,
offering
scalable,
customizable,
potentially
greener
solutions
reclaiming
contaminated
environments.
Through
review,
stakeholders
science,
engineering,
are
provided
critical
appraisal
state
potential
drive
forward
efficacy
management
practices.
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
28(18), С. 6452 - 6452
Опубликована: Сен. 6, 2023
Biocatalysis
can
be
applied
in
aqueous
media
and
different
non-aqueous
solutions
(non-conventional
media).
Water
is
a
safe
solvent,
yet
many
synthesis-wise
interesting
substrates
cannot
dissolved
solutions,
thus
low
concentrations
are
often
applied.
Conversely,
non-conventional
may
enable
higher
substrate
loadings
but
at
the
cost
of
using
(fossil-based)
organic
solvents.
This
paper
determines
CO2
production-expressed
as
kg
CO2·kg
product-1-of
generic
biotransformations
water
media,
assessing
both
upstream
downstream.
The
key
to
reaching
diminished
environmental
footprint
type
wastewater
treatment
implemented.
If
used
chemicals
conventional
(mild)
treatment,
production
limited.
other
(pre)treatments
for
needed
eliminate
hazardous
solvents,
impacts
expected
(based
on
production).
biocatalysis
more
sustainable
during
unit-the
biocatalytic
step-than
systems.
However,
processes
with
need
incorporate
extractive
solvents
downstream
processing.
Both
strategies
result
comparable
if
recycled
least
1-2
times.
Under
these
conditions,
industrial
biotransformation
100
g
L-1
loading
would
produce
15-25
product-1
regardless
media.
Abstract
Enzymatic
biocatalysis
typically
generates
less
waste,
uses
water,
and
minimizes
energy
consumption
compared
to
traditional
chemical
methods.
Efficient,
cell‐free
biosynthesis
relies
on
the
reuse
of
its
valuable
biocatalysts.
Immobilization
enzymes
solid
supports,
such
as
enzyme
carrier
resins
(ECRs),
offers
a
reliable
widely
deployed
approach
maximize
turnover
in
biosynthesis.
We
focus
two
major
bottlenecks
associated
with
optimizing
biocatalysis.
First,
we
apply
our
lab's
3D‐printed
labware
screen
ECRs
96‐well
mini‐reactors
optimize
immobilization
conditions.
Second,
introduce
inline
infrared
spectroscopy
monitor
bioreactor
output
productivity.
Urease
provides
model
system
for
examining
conditions
continuous
assessment
biocatalyst
performance.
As
required
high
substrate
concentrations
improve
process
efficiency
minimize
urease
was
studied
unusually
–
molar
urea.
The
optimized
reactor
processed
3.24
L
4.00
M
urea
at
an
average
volumetric
productivity
13
g
⋅
−1
h
over
18
achieved
estimated
number
>17.4
kg
per
immobilized
Type‐IX.
This
workflow
can
be
generalized
most
biocatalytic
processes
could
accelerate
adoption
greater
sustainability.
Chemistry - An Asian Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 28, 2024
Abstract
3D
printing
has
matured
into
a
versatile
technique
that
offers
researchers
many
different
methods
and
materials
with
varying
properties.
Nowadays,
is
deployed
within
myriad
of
applications,
ranging
from
chemistry
to
biotechnology
–including
bioanalytics,
biocatalysis
or
biosensing.
Due
its
inherent
design
flexibility
(which
enables
rapid
prototyping)
ease
use,
facilitates
the
relatively
quick
easy
creation
new
devices
unprecedented
functions..
This
review
article
describes
how
can
be
employed
for
research
in
fields
biochemistry
biotechnology,
specifically
biosensor
applications.
We
survey
relevant
techniques,
as
well
surface
activation
functionalization
3D‐printed
materials.
Finally,
we
show
used
fabrication
reaction
ware
enzymatic
assays
research,
generation
biosensors
using
aptamers,
antibodies,
enzymes
recognition
elements.
Comptes Rendus Chimie,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
28(G1), С. 349 - 359
Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2025
Biocatalysis
and
flow
chemistry
are
two
complementary
technologies
that
can
be
used
to
produce
chemicals
in
a
more
efficient,
sustainable,
safe
manner.
Enzyme
immobilization
is
key
enabling
their
combination.
Various
methods,
including
carrier-free
carrier-based
techniques,
offer
distinct
advantages
terms
of
enzyme
activity,
stability,
productivity.
This
review
explores
these
strategies
integration
packed-bed
reactors,
highlighting
industrial
applications
potential
challenges.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 25, 2025
Additive
manufacturing,
commonly
known
as
three-dimensional
(3D)
printing,
transforms
simple
in
silico
designs
into
real
objects
with
accessibility,
reproducibility,
and
precision.
By
merging
the
versatility
of
3D
printing
inherent
advantages
enzymatic
processes,
this
technology
opens
up
new
possibilities
for
optimizing
enzyme
immobilization
continuous
flow
reactors.
Here,
we
systematically
investigate
various
formulations
to
develop
an
optimal
biocatalytic
ink
capable
encapsulating
enzymes
cofactors
within
a
hydrogel
matrix.
The
ink,
composed
agarose
polyethylenimine
(PEI),
printed
porous
monoliths,
improved
retention
cofactor
absorption
through
ionic
interactions,
outperforming
alternative
formulations.
further
integrating
gold
nanorods
system,
reaction
substrates
intermediates
(i.e.,
NAD+,
isopropanol)
can
be
detected
operando
surface
enhanced
Raman
scattering
(SERS)
sensing,
serving
complementary
tool
fluorescence
microscopy.
Using
optimized
fabricated
3D-printed
reactors
diverse
architectures
evaluate
their
efficiency
reduction
ethyl
acetoacetate.
Reactors
cross-shaped
design
exhibit
stable
product
yields
minimize
leaching
during
operation.
Hence,
formulate
print
self-sufficient
sustaining
activity
immobilized
dehydrogenases
reactions
without
addition
exogenous
cofactors.
Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 21, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
functional
and
sustainable
materials
for
additive
manufacturing
is
a
rapidly
expanding
area
interest.
In
this
context,
composite
blends
chitosan—including
commercial
low
medium
molecular
weight
variants,
as
well
laboratory-extracted
chitosan
from
shrimp
head
shell
waste—and
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
were
prepared
using
extrusion
molding.
Filament
characterization
was
conducted
to
explore
the
effects
content
on
filament
properties
melt
flow
index,
tensile
testing,
dynamic
mechanical
analysis
(DMA),
differential
scanning
calorimetry
(DSC).
morphology
extruded
filaments
analyzed
electron
microscopy
(SEM).
Additionally,
possibility
incorporating
high
ratio
metal
into
without
compromising
their
printability
structural
integrity
investigated.
results
indicated
that
certain
compositions
chitosan-PLA
enable
effective
incorporation
nickel,
highlighting
potential
innovative
catalyst
supports.
3D
printed
in
molten
state,
resulting
specimens
subsequently
examined
micro-CT.
This
approach
seeks
create
an
material
food
waste,
offering
circular
solution
transforming
seafood
waste
advanced
materials.
successful
integration
waste-derived
PLA
not
only
enhances
properties,
but
also
demonstrates
creating
high-value
products
bio-waste,
contributing
environmental
sustainability
advancing
field
eco-friendly
manufacturing.
work
highlights
promising
application
various
industrial
sectors,
emphasizing
role
promoting
economy.
Micromachines,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(2), С. 288 - 288
Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2024
Microfluidic
devices
have
attracted
much
attention
in
the
current
day
owing
to
unique
advantages
they
provide.
However,
their
application
for
industrial
use
is
limited
due
manufacturing
limitations
and
high
cost.
Moreover,
scaling-up
process
of
microreactor
has
proven
be
difficult.
Three-dimensional
(3D)
printing
technology
a
promising
solution
above
obstacles
its
ability
fabricate
complex
structures
quickly
at
relatively
low
Hence,
combining
microscale
with
3D
could
enhance
applicability
microfluidic
sector.
In
present
work,
3D-printed
single-channel
immobilized
enzyme
volume
capacity
30
μL
was
designed
created
one
step
via
fused
deposition
modeling
(FDM)
technique,
using
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
as
material.
The
underwent
surface
modification
chitosan,
β-glucosidase
from
Thermotoga
maritima
covalently
immobilized.
biocatalyst
retained
almost
100%
initial
activity
after
incubation
different
temperatures,
while
it
effectively
reused
up
10
successful
reaction
cycles.
multi-channel
parallel
incorporating
36
channels
developed,
resulting
significant
increase
enzymatic
productivity.