Research Article

Immobilization of a Commercial Lipase from Penicillium camembertii (Lipase G) by Different Strategies

Table 1

Characteristics of the tested supports for immobilizing Lipase G by different protocols.

SupportBasic structureParticle diameter (μm)Pore volume (mL·g−1)Surface area (m2·g−1)

Amberlite XAD-4aMacroreticular cross-linked aromatic polymer490–6900.500≥750
Octyl-agarose CL-4BbCross-linked agarose via stable ether linkages, 4%45–165
PHBcPolyester75–90
SiO2-PVAdPolysiloxane-polyvinyl alcohol hybrid matrix1750.275461
Agarose CL-6BeCross-linked agarose via stable ether linkages, 6%45–16525

aRohm and Haas technical information.
bAmersham Pharmacia technical information.
CPHB industrial technical information.
dReference [17].
eReference [28].