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Immobilization of Lactase Enzyme on Aleppo Bentonite

Ahmad Ghassan ShehabFaculty of Agricultural Engineering, Idlib University, SyriaD Mahmoud AlassiFaculty of Agricultural Engineering, Idlib University, SyriaD Ibraheem Al HassaniFaculty of Science, Idlib University, Syria

Vol 9 No 3 (2025): Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2025 | Pages: 165-171

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 21-03-2025

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Abstract

This research was conducted at Idlib University, located in northwestern Syria, during the years 2023 and 2024. Lactase was immobilized on Aleppo Bentonite by adsorption. A surfactant (SDS) was added, and the immobilization yield, immobilization efficiency, enzyme recovery rate, temperature, and optimum pH were studied. The results demonstrated the success of the lactase enzyme immobilization process on Aleppo Bentonite. They also demonstrated that adding a surfactant (SDS) increased the efficiency of the enzyme immobilization process. The Aleppo Bentonite treated with 0.5 N hydrochloric acid using a magnetic stirrer was the best, with an immobilization yield of 90%. The optimum pH for enzyme immobilization was 6.6, and the immobilized enzyme demonstrated greater resistance to pH drops in acidic media. The optimum temperature for enzyme immobilization was 70°C. The results also showed that the immobilized enzyme demonstrated greater stability at high temperatures and was capable of hydrolyzing 80% of lactose after three hours. Furthermore, the immobilized enzyme retained 60% of its original activity after six consecutive cycles. The study concluded that activated Aleppo Bentoniteis a good support for β-galactoside enzyme immobilization.

Keywords

Aleppo Bentonite, lactose, lactase, beta-galactosidase, enzyme fixation


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Ahmad Ghassan Shehab, D Mahmoud Alassi, & D Ibraheem Al Hassani . (2025). Immobilization of Lactase Enzyme on Aleppo Bentonite. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 9(3), 165-171. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.903020

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