Students will investigate applications of immobilized enzymes in various processes, highlighting their effectiveness and advantages in industrial and research settings.
In this introductory module, students will explore the scope of enzyme science and engineering. Key concepts will include the significance of enzymes in biochemical processes and their applications in various industries.
This module focuses on the characteristic features of enzymes that distinguish them from conventional catalysts. Students will learn about enzyme structure, function, and the specificity that defines their catalytic capabilities.
In this module, students will understand the role of enzymes as biocatalysts. They will explore various types of biocatalysis and how enzymes facilitate biochemical reactions in living systems.
This module dives into enzymatic catalysis, examining how enzymes transform substrates into products. Students will learn about the catalytic mechanisms and factors affecting enzyme activity.
This module discusses the specificity of enzyme action, illustrating how enzymes selectively interact with specific substrates. Students will explore the mechanisms behind enzyme-substrate interactions.
Students will delve into the kinetics of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, learning how to quantify enzyme activity and understand the principles governing reaction rates.
This module continues the exploration of enzyme kinetics, focusing on different models and how they apply to various enzyme types and reaction conditions.
This module examines deviations from standard hyperbolic enzyme kinetics, allowing students to understand complexities in various biochemical reactions.
Students will learn about the role of effector molecules in enzyme kinetics, exploring how these molecules influence enzyme activity and reaction rates.
This module focuses on reversible inhibition, discussing how various inhibitors affect enzyme activity and the principles behind their action.
Students will explore the effects of pH and temperature on enzyme activity, learning how these factors can enhance or inhibit enzymatic reactions.
This module investigates the kinetics of bi-substrate enzymes, exploring how these enzymes interact with multiple substrates in biochemical reactions.
Continuing the study of bi-substrate enzymes, this module will delve deeper into kinetics and mechanisms associated with multi-substrate reactions.
This module introduces immobilized enzymes and their significance in industrial processes, emphasizing their advantages and applications in various biochemical contexts.
This module continues the discussion on immobilized enzymes, focusing on additional techniques and their applications in different biochemical processes.
In this module, students will explore advanced applications of immobilized enzymes, examining their roles in biotechnology and industrial sectors.
This module covers the entrapment method for enzyme immobilization, detailing its principles, advantages, and applications in various biochemical processes.
This module examines the effects of enzyme immobilization on activity and stability, highlighting how immobilization techniques can enhance enzyme performance.
Students will learn about different reactors used for enzyme-catalyzed reactions, focusing on design and operational principles essential for optimal performance.
This module focuses on idealized enzyme reactor performance, analyzing how theoretical models can guide practical applications in biochemical engineering.
Continuing the theme of reactor performance, this module will discuss the factors that influence the efficiency of enzyme reactors in practical scenarios.
In this module, students will learn about kinetic parameters specifically for immobilized enzyme systems, crucial for understanding their behavior in reactors.
This module covers steady-state analysis of mass transfer in enzyme systems, focusing on how mass transfer affects enzyme activity and overall reaction efficiency.
Continuing the study of mass transfer, this module will delve into advanced concepts and techniques for optimizing mass transfer in enzyme systems.
This module addresses non-ideal flow in continuous immobilized enzyme systems, exploring challenges and strategies to enhance system performance.
Students will investigate applications of immobilized enzymes in various processes, highlighting their effectiveness and advantages in industrial and research settings.
This final module focuses on the analytical applications of enzymes, discussing their role in diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and other analytical techniques.
This concluding module addresses the challenges faced in enzyme technology today, encouraging students to think critically about future innovations and solutions.