RT Journal Article T1 Developing an efficient strategy for immobilizationof PHB depolymerase on magnetite-based nanoparticles for degrading polyhydroxybutyrate in acidic conditions A1 García Hidalgo, Javier A1 Acebal Sarabia, Carmen A1 De La Mata Riesco, Mª Isabel A1 Arroyo Sánchez, Miguel AB Several approaches towards the efficient immobilization of poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) depolymerase from Streptomyces ascomycinicus (PhaZSa) on magnetic-silanized nanoparticles have been explored in order to accomplish the preparation of an active immobilized biocatalyst in PHB hydrolysis in acid conditions. A simple non-covalent adsorption of PhaZSa to silanized magnetic particles at acidic pH during a short incubation time allowed the preparation of immobilized biocatalysts with increased specific activity. In contrast, covalent binding of PhaZSa to silanized magnetite by different methods led to immobilized biocatalysts whose retained activity were low or void. PB Taylor & Francis SN 1024-2422, ESSN: 1029-2446 YR 2017 FD 2017-05 LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/18037 UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/18037 LA eng NO Unión Europea. FP6 NO Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (MINECO) DS Docta Complutense RD 10 abr 2025