3D‐Printed Coil Immobilized Enzyme Reactors for Laccase Biocatalysis in Single‐ and Two‐Phase Flow

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Authors: Alina J. Tauriainen, Alexander Sommer-Behr, Julian Handke, Stephan Lütz, Norbert Kockmann
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Abstract

Abstract Biocatalytic reactions offer mild process conditions and enable production routes based on renewable feedstocks. However, enzymes or microorganisms must be retained in the reactor for high productivity and economic success. Immobilized enzyme reactors (IMERs) were produced by three‐dimensional (3D) printing and functionalized with Trametes versicolor laccase using (3‐aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) silanization and glutaraldehyde coupling. Kinetic analysis revealed reduced catalytic rates and increased Michaelis coefficients compared to free laccase, whereas thermal and pH stability improved. Two‐phase Taylor flow enhanced substrate conversion, and a coiled flow inverter (CFI) further promoted mass transfer. IMERs maintained substantial activity after storage and repeated use, demonstrating their potential for continuous‐flow biocatalysis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation Fluid Dynamics and Mixing

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemie Ingenieur Technik
Volume
98
Issue
5
Pages
212–223
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN