Immobilization of Glucose Oxidase on Ordered Macroporous Silicas Functionalized with Amino Group

A novel glucose oxidase immobilized on three‐dimensionally ordered macroporous (3DOM) material has been prepared by firstly preparation of hybrid 3DOM SiO₂‐NH₂ materials using colloidal crystal method, and following covalent immobilization of glucose oxidase on the pore walls of the 3DOM materials. The materials were characterized by SEM, FTIR, DSC and BET techniques. SEM observation shows that the macropores are highly ordered and are interconnected by small windows. FTIR measurement shows that there are amino and organic groups in the pore walls. The surface area of the 3DOM SiO₂‐NH₂ material is about 10.2 m²/g. The loaded amount of enzyme is increased with amino content in the materials. The immobilized enzyme has high activity, thermal stability and can be reused.