Biocatálise heterogênea em fase sólido/gás: princípios e aplicações
AUTOR(ES)
Perez, Victor H., Boeno, Samyra I. S., Ferreira, Patrícia R., Miranda, Everson A., Valença, Gustavo P.
FONTE
Quím. Nova
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2014-04
RESUMO
Enzymatic conversion of gaseous substrates into products in aquo-restricted media, using enzymes or whole cells (free and immobilized) as biocatalysts, constitutes a promising technology for the development of clearer processes. Solid-gas systems offer high production rates for minimal plant sizes, allow important reduction of treated volumes, and permit simplified downstream processes. In this review article, principles and applications of solid-gas biocatalysis are discussed. Comparisons of its advantages and disadvantages with those of the organic- and aqueous-phase reactions are also presented herein.