The first systematic overview of this key technique since the early 1990s, this authoritative reference is the only handbook available to include all recent developments. The author draws on his wide-ranging experience in both academia and industry to systematically cover all types of enzyme immobilization methods, including such novel techniques as site-specific immobilization, imprinting and immobilization in organic solvents.

From the contents:

• Introduction to Immobilized Enzymes
• Adsorption-based Immobilization
• Covalent Enzyme Immobilization
• Enzyme Entrapment
• Enzyme Encapsulation
• Unconventional Enzyme Immobilization

Throughout, a careful review of materials and techniques for the preparation of functional immobilized enzymes that benefits both developers and users of carrier-bound enzymes. Essential reading for biotechnologists, chemists and food scientists using enzymes in their daily work.