ISSN: 2574-187X
Authors: Najim AA, Radeef AY, Al-Khayfawee AAG and Jabbar ZH*
Magnetite nanomaterials have garnered significant interest in the field of biomedical sciences and hold great promise for various applications. One such innovative technique is the loading of microorganisms using magnetic-based carriers, which has gained more research interest in environmental pollution control. However, despite its potential, this approach remains relatively unexplored in the existing literature. Compared to conventional methods of cell immobilization and suspended microorganism technology, magnetic nanoparticles offer several advantages, including the ease of catalyst retrieval from the liquid phase. This review highlights the applications of immobilized magnetic nanomaterials in both environmental contaminant remediation and the medical field. Immobilization techniques offer effective solutions to enhance the efficiency and stability of catalytic enzymes, enabling their separation and facilitating reusability in industrial processes. Our discussion proved that magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are considered a promising choice for immobilization due to their outstanding properties, including easy recovery, stabilization, and reusability. Magnetic nanomaterials hold great potential as a future direction for immobilization, offering numerous advantages in various applications.
Keywords: Magnetite Nanoparticles; Microorganism Immobilization; Removal of Toxic Pollutants; Nano-Medicine; Biocatalysis
