Understanding intricacies of bioinspired organic-inorganic hybrid nanoflowers: A quest to achieve enhanced biomolecules immobilization for biocatalytic, biosensing and bioremediation applications

• Published in: Advances in colloid and interface science Vol. 295; p. 102484
• Main Authors: Dube, Shubhankar, Rawtani, Deepak
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.09.2021
• Subjects: Biomedical; Biomolecule immobilization; Bioremediation; Hybrid nanoflowers; Industrial biocatalysis; Industrial biocatalysis; Bioremediation; Hybrid nanoflowers; Biomolecule immobilization; Biomedical
• ISSN: 0001-8686; 1873-3727; 1873-3727
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2021.102484

The immobilization of biomolecules has been a subject of interest for scientists for a long time. The organic-inorganic hybrid nanoflowers are a new class of nanostructures that act as a host platform for the immobilization of such biomolecules. It provides better practical applicability to these functional biomolecules while also providing superior activity and reusability when catalysis is involved. These nanostructures have a versatile and straightforward synthesis process and also exhibit enzyme mimicking activity in many cases. However, this facile synthesis involves many intricacies that require in-depth analysis to fully attain its potential as an immobilization technique. A complete account of all the factors involving the synthesis process optimisation is essential to be studied to make it commercially viable. This paper explores all the different aspects of hybrid nanoflowers which sets them apart from the conventional immobilization techniques while also giving an overview of its wide range of applications in industries. [Display omitted] •A new generation of functional green supports are explored.•It acts as a cofactor and possesses intrinsic peroxidase like activity.•Nuances to optimize synthesis of hybrid nanoflowers are interpretated.•Applications as nanobioreactors in biomedical and bioremediation fields explored.