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Protein Immobilization on Nanomaterials. Foundations and Frontiers in Enzymology

  • Book

  • October 2026
  • Elsevier Science and Technology
  • ID: 6250638
Protein Immobilization on Nanomaterials explores advanced technologies and methodologies for immobilizing proteins on nanomaterial surfaces, highlighting their innovative applications in biotechnology, medicine, and materials engineering. Sections delve into various methods of protein immobilization, including physical adsorption, covalent binding, and encapsulation, providing detailed explanations and practical examples. The book also covers the characterization of protein-nanomaterial conjugates using advanced analytical techniques such as spectroscopy and microscopy. With contributions from leading experts, the book presents colorful figures and practical examples to facilitate understanding of complex concepts. It is an ideal resource for researchers and practitioners on the latest techniques and advances.

Key topics covered include the use of protein-nanomaterial conjugates in biosensors, diagnostic devices, drug delivery systems, and environmental monitoring. Academic researchers in biotechnology and nanotechnology, biochemical engineers, medical device developers, and scientists specializing in nanomaterials and surface engineering will find this a valuable resource. It will also be important for postgraduate students and professionals in the health technology sector, providing the knowledge and tools needed to advance their work and inspire multidisciplinary innovation.

Table of Contents

Section I: Foundational Information
1. Introduction to Protein Immobilization
2. Types of Nanomaterials Used in Protein Immobilization

Section II: Methods and Techniques
3. Physical Adsorption Techniques
4. Covalent Binding Methods
5. Encapsulation and Entrapment
6. Characterization of Protein-Nanomaterial Conjugates

Section III: Applications and Case Studies
7. Biosensors and Diagnostic Devices
8. Drug Delivery Systems
9. Environmental and Industrial Applications

Section IV: Future Directions and Challenges
10. Emerging Trends and Innovations
11. Challenges and Opportunities
12. Ethical and Regulatory Considerations
13. Immobilization Protocol 01
14. Immobilization Protocol 02
15. Immobilization Protocol 03

Authors

Jos� Cleiton Sousa dos Santos Universidade da Integra��o Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira (UNILAB), Brazil. Prof. Dr. Jos� Cleiton Sousa dos Santos graduated in chemistry from the State University of Cear� (Brazil) in 2008. In 2011, he obtained a master's degree in chemical engineering from the Federal University of Cear� (UFC, Brazil). In 2013, he moved to the Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry (ICP-CSIC) (Spain), studying new methods of immobilization-stabilization of enzymes and in 2015 he obtained his double doctorate. Graduation (double grade, UAM (Spain)/UFC (Brazil)). His research interests are the development of strategies for the preparation of improved biocatalysts: enzymatic purification, immobilization, stabilization and also reaction design. He has co-authored more than 120 articles, with an h-index of 61. He is a member of several editorial boards of international journals.