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BRDC Success Stories:
Enzyme/Polymer Complexes
Evolutionary processes have normally restricted the functionality of enzymes to very specific environments. But a BRDC sponsored scientist has developed technology that makes it possible to solubilize enzymes in organic solvents and simultaneously have the enzymes retain their catalytic activity!
This process has been extended to incorporating the solubilized enzyme into solid polymeric matrices, such as polymethyl acrylate, while retaining catalytic activity.
Although research is in a very early stage of application development, potential applications already include anti-fouling paints, self-cleaning pipelines and non-fouling catheters for biomedical applications.
If you would like more information about these Enzyme/Polymer Complexes, contact:
J. Grant Brewen, Ph. D.
BRDC
1815 N. University Street
Peoria, IL 61604
309-688-1188 phone
309-688-1292 fax
