Performance and kinetic of pesticide residues removal by microporous starch immobilized laccase in a combined adsorption and biotransformation process

Applications and immobilization strategies of the copper-centred laccase enzyme; a review

“…For the case of pesticides and other organic pollutants, bisphenols (A,B and F) [ 183 , 219 , 220 ], chlorophenols [ 22 , 221 , 222 ], triclosan [ 64 , 147 , 195 ], anthracene [ 77 , 223 , 224 ], and other phenolic compounds such as naphthalene [ 17 ], catechol [ 225 ], phenol [ 226 ], and aminophenols [ 227 ]. Other pesticides explored include pyrometryn, atrazine [ 228 ], indole [ 223 ] and chlorpyrifos [ 192 ]. As compared to drugs, laccase shows generally higher degradation efficiency for pesticides and other organics regardless of immobilization support or reaction time.…”

“…As a result investigations focused on easy to find, inexpensive, biodegradable, and easily functionalized supports have led to the adaptation of agro-industrial wastes as enzyme supports [ 28 ]. Various agricultural products and wastes including eggshell membranes [ 504 ], coconut fiber [ 269 , 505 ], Luffa cylindrica fiber [ 209 ], chicken feathers [ 506 ], pallet wood [ 507 ], pistachio nut shell [ 508 ], maize starch [ 228 ], spent grain [ 509 , 510 ], biochar [ 181 ], and bacteria [ 511 ] have been used for laccase immobilization. For example, Montoya et al [ 150 ], produced mesoporous carbon supports from various wastes, that is, pecan nut shells, peach stones, pistachio shells, and pine nut shells using activating agents to promote mesoporosity.…”

Laccases—Versatile Enzymes Used to Reduce Environmental Pollution

“…To obtain good results, LA-MPS was used with mediators for the removal of atrazine and prometryn (herbicide) from water. The results showed that the method proposed can be applied, because the removal recorded was increased by 61% compared to natural degradation [141].…”

Exploring current tendencies in techniques and materials for immobilization of laccases – A review

“…Chen et al [66] functionalized maize starch with glucoamylase and α-amylase, conferring high surface areas representing a high potential for eliminating pollutants.…”