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- Title
Eutectogels as Promising Materials in Biocatalysis.
- Authors
Kumar, Krishan; Calderón, Marcelo; Beloqui, Ana; Picchio, Matias L.
- Abstract
The entrapment of deep eutectic solvents (DES) and eutectic systems into porous scaffolds renders a new class of soft and nonvolatile materials called eutectogels that have recently stepped into the spotlight in different areas ranging from electronics to drug delivery. Recent progress in the use of DES in biocatalysis, where they have been demonstrated to improve substrate supply, conversion, and enzyme stability, has opened an unparalleled opportunity to exploit the merits of eutectogels for immobilizing biological catalysts. The resulting functional materials could outperform traditional hydrogels and ionic liquid gels, offering fresh perspectives to broaden the application scope of many enzymes. In this perspective, we go into the potential of eutectogels as innovative scaffolds that support biocatalytic reactions and discuss different applications where these systems could show plain benefits compared to traditional materials. Future directions for this newly developed technology are highlighted.
- Subjects
ENZYME stability; EUTECTIC reactions; BIOCATALYSIS; BIOCHEMICAL substrates; IONIC liquids; ENZYMES
- Publication
ChemCatChem, 2024, Vol 16, Issue 12, p1
- ISSN
1867-3880
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/cctc.202400204