PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ALGINATES HAVING IMPROVED PHYSICAL PROPERTIES, AND THE USE OF SAID ALGINATES

摘要

The method includes inoculating alginates derived from brown algae or bacteria with an enzyme preparation such as preparation of mannuronan-C-5-epimerase from Azotobacter vinelandii. Modified alginates are used to immobilize enzymes, organelles or cells as well as for the microencapsulation of biocatalysts.