Research Topic
Thesis level: Master
This Master's thesis focuses on the investigation of the effect of surface modification of inorganic materials with amino acids exhibiting different physicochemical properties (e.g., acidic, basic, polar, and hydrophobic) on enzyme immobilization efficiency and the performance of the resulting biocatalysts. Selected inorganic supports will be functionalized with amino acids prior to enzyme immobilization. The immobilized enzymes will be evaluated in terms of immobilization efficiency, catalytic activity, stability under operational conditions, and reusability. The study is expected to provide a better understanding of the relationship between surface chemistry and enzyme–support interactions, as well as to identify effective surface modification strategies for improving the activity and long-term operational stability of immobilized enzymes.