Stabilization of enzymes in micro-emulsions for ultrasound processes

Oil-in-water proteinaceous micro-emulsions are described as novel methodology for the stabilization of enzymes. Proteins are tightly packed at the oil-water interface of micro-emulsions and it was found that micro-emulsions of laccases enzymes have enhanced stability under high temperatures and ultrasound fields (see graphical abstract scheme and data). This stabilization technique seems to be a promising methodology to apply on other enzyme-based processes where the operational conditions required high levels of mass transport. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.