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Role of alcohols in the formation of inverse microemulsions and back extraction of proteins/enzymes in a reverse micellar system

  • Yuan Ze University

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Abstract

In this review, we attempt to describe the structure and formation of inverse microemulsion with special emphasis on the role of alcohols in its formation. The review then focuses on the role of alcohols in the back extraction of various proteins/enzymes from the reverse micellar phase. It gives a deep insight into the most commonly used alcohols in back extraction and the factors governing its selection and the effect it has on the protein-micelle and the micelle-micelle interactions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)199-215
Number of pages17
JournalSeparation and Purification Technology
Volume53
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 01 03 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Alcohols
  • Back extraction
  • Microemulsions
  • Proteins/enzymes
  • Reverse micelles

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