Multi-layer immobilized enzyme compositions

摘要

A high activity immobilized enzyme composite is prepared by covalently bonding a second enzyme layer to a first enzyme layer that is immobilized to a carrier. The carrier is preferably silica gel which has been activated by treatment with a strong base followed by treatment with a strong acid. The first enzyme layer is covalently bonded to the activated silica gel with an aminosilane and a polyfunctional reactant, and the second enzyme layer is covalently bonded to the first layer with a polyfunctional reactant. Third, fourth and more successive enzyme layers may be covalently bonded. The composite has high activity per unit volume, superior stability and good half-life.