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  • Encapsulation of yeast displaying glucose oxidase on their surface in graphene oxide hydrogel scaffolding and its bioactivation.

Encapsulation of yeast displaying glucose oxidase on their surface in graphene oxide hydrogel scaffolding and its bioactivation.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (2012-11-06)
Karnit Bahartan, Jenny Gun, Sergey Sladkevich, Petr V Prikhodchenko, Ovadia Lev, Lital Alfonta
ABSTRACT

Yeast displaying glucose oxidase on their surface were encapsulated in a graphene oxide hydrogel. The ability of the modified yeast to reduce graphene oxide by glucose assimilation while maintaining viability was tested with time and deemed suitable for biofuel cell applications.

MATERIALS
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Product Description

Sigma-Aldrich
Glucose Oxidase from Aspergillus niger, Type VII, lyophilized powder, ≥100,000 units/g solid (without added oxygen)
Sigma-Aldrich
Glucose Oxidase from Aspergillus niger, Type X-S, lyophilized powder, 100,000-250,000 units/g solid (without added oxygen)