Abstract
The synergistic interaction
between advanced biotechnology
and
nanotechnology has allowed the development of innovative nanomaterials.
Those nanomaterials can conveniently act as supports for enzymes to
be employed as nanobiocatalysts and nanosensing constructs. These
systems generate a great capacity to improve the biocatalytic potential
of enzymes by improving their stability, efficiency, and product yield,
as well as facilitating their purification and reuse for various bioprocessing
operating cycles. The different specific physicochemical characteristics
and the supramolecular nature of the nanocarriers obtained from different
economical and abundant sources have allowed the continuous development
of functional nanostructures for different industries such as food
and agriculture. The remarkable biotechnological potential of nanobiocatalysts
and nanosensors has generated applied research and use in different
areas such as biofuels, medical diagnosis, medical therapies, environmental
bioremediation, and the food industry. The objective of this work
is to present the different manufacturing strategies of nanomaterials
with various advantages in biocatalysis and nanosensing of various
compounds in the industry, providing great benefits to society and
the environment.