Cryogel-Immobilized Catalase as a Biocatalyst with Enhanced Stability Against Microplastics

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dc.contributor.authorErol, K
dc.contributor.authorAlkan, MH
dc.contributor.authorAlacabey, I
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-31T13:21:15Z
dc.date.available2026-03-31T13:21:15Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractCatalase is a pivotal antioxidant enzyme that decomposes hydrogen peroxide and reduces oxidative stress. However, its low thermal and operational stability limits applications in challenging environments, particularly those contaminated with emerging pollutants such as polystyrene-based microplastics (PS-MPs). In this study, cryogels composed of Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-co-allyl glycidyl ether) [Poly(HEMA-co-AGE)] were synthesized and evaluated as immobilization matrices to enhance catalase stability. Cryogels containing varying AGE concentrations were characterized using FT-IR, SEM, TEM, TGA, and BET analyses. The formulation with 250 mu L AGE exhibited optimal physicochemical properties, including improved water retention, increased surface area, and high immobilization capacity (356.3 mg center dot g(-1)). Immobilized catalase maintained superior activity under PS-MP-induced stress across a range of concentrations (0-1.0 mg center dot mL(-1)), temperatures (4-60 degrees C), and exposure times (up to 5 h). Kinetic modeling revealed a significant improvement in substrate affinity, with Km decreasing from 54.9 to 17.1 mM, while Vmax decreased moderately. Long-term stability tests showed that immobilized catalase retained similar to 80% activity after 70 days at 4 degrees C and 55% after 15 reuse cycles. Desorption studies confirmed the reusability of the cryogel system. These findings suggest that Poly(HEMA-co-AGE) cryogels provide a robust and reusable platform for catalase stabilization, offering potential for applications such as wastewater treatment and biosensing in microplastic-contaminated systems.
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/gels11080634
dc.identifier.issn2310-2861
dc.identifier.issue8
dc.identifier.pmid40868765
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.3390/gels11080634
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11491/9639
dc.identifier.volume11
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001559673700001
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.relation.ispartofGELS-BASEL
dc.subjectcatalase immobilization
dc.subjectcryogel matrix
dc.subjectmicroplastic stress
dc.titleCryogel-Immobilized Catalase as a Biocatalyst with Enhanced Stability Against Microplastics
dc.typeArticle

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