Rapid Immobilization of Enzymes onto Solid Supports by Ultrasound Waves

Herein, we describe a non-conventional method for immobilization of enzymes onto different solid surfaces using ultrasound as a source of energy. When horseradish peroxidase (HRP) was taken on the surface of an activated support and allowed to flon a sonicator bath operating at a frequency of 40 KHz, it readily started binding itself to the surface. Maximum binding was observed in 10 min whereas a control experiment carried out similarly without ultrasound waves showed insignifi cant immobilization. Ultrasound wave-mediated immobilization is rapid and reproducible and is better suitable for versatile applications in different fi elds, including fabrication of enzyme-based biosensors or bioreactors.