INFINITY™ BIOCATALYSTS

Immobilised Enzymes for Batch & Continuous Processing

Reusable enzyme technology available in three formats — engineered silica, plug & play cartridges and automated modules. Choose the level of integration that best fits your process.

Immobilised catalyst particle field Large soft blue catalyst particles of different sizes move subtly within the process space.

One platform. Three ways to use it.

INFINITY™ immobilised enzyme products are designed to retain the enzyme within the process, allowing it to be separated from the product stream and reused. From immobilised catalyst for maximum flexibility, through to ready-to-use cartridges and integrated automated modules, INFINITY™ provides a practical route from laboratory development to continuous industrial biocatalysis.

Reusable Catalyst

Retain and reuse enzyme across suitable process cycles.

Batch or Flow

Flexible formats for batch reactors and continuous processing.

Scalable

Move from laboratory development toward industrial production.

Three Formats

Silica, plug & play cartridges and automated modules.

Immobilised enzyme on engineered silica Technical illustration of porous silica particles containing immobilised enzyme sites. ENGINEERED SILICA SUPPORT IMMOBILISED ENZYME • REUSABLE BIOCATALYST
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Maximum flexibility

Immobilised enzyme on engineered silica.

Our core INFINITY™ biocatalyst consists of enzyme immobilised onto durable engineered silica particles approximately 300 μm in diameter.

The solid biocatalyst can be retained within a reactor or separated from the reaction mixture after processing, allowing the enzyme to be reused where process conditions permit.

  • Batch processing
  • Packed-bed reactors
  • Custom continuous-flow systems
  • Process development and scale-up
  • Laboratory through to industrial supply
Plug and play immobilised enzyme cartridge Technical flow illustration showing substrate passing through an immobilised enzyme cartridge. SUBSTRATE PRODUCT PLUG & PLAY CARTRIDGE FLOW THROUGH • ENZYME RETAINED
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Continuous biocatalysis made simple

A ready-to-use immobilised enzyme reactor.

INFINITY™ cartridges contain immobilised enzyme within a convenient flow-through format.

Simply connect the cartridge to your fluid line and pass substrate through the immobilised enzyme bed. The enzyme remains contained within the cartridge while the process stream passes through it.

  • Plug & play operation
  • Continuous-flow biocatalysis
  • Laboratory and process development
  • Simple catalyst replacement
  • Easy integration into fluid systems
Automated immobilised enzyme processing module Technical illustration of an integrated continuous biocatalysis module with pump, cartridge and control panel. CONTROL BIOCATALYST AUTOMATED MODULE CONTROLLED FLOW • INTEGRATED PROCESSING
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Integrated biocatalytic processing

Immobilised enzyme technology with the process equipment built around it.

INFINITY™ Modules provide a more integrated route to continuous enzymatic processing by combining immobilised enzyme technology with a dedicated processing system.

They are designed for customers who want to operate a controlled, repeatable biocatalytic process without designing and assembling the complete reactor system themselves.

Up to 5,000 L/hour High-throughput continuous processing capability.
20–95°C heating Wide operating-temperature range for process control.
>95% energy recovery Designed to recover process heat and reduce energy demand.
Significantly reduced enzyme costs Immobilisation enables enzyme retention and reuse across suitable process cycles.
  • Automated processing
  • Continuous production
  • Controlled flow and residence time
  • Reproducible operation
  • Process development through to production

Which format is right for your process?

All three formats use immobilised enzyme technology. The difference is the level of process integration.

Immobilised Silica

For customers who already have their own reactor or want maximum flexibility over catalyst loading, reactor design and operating conditions.

Plug & Play Cartridge

For customers who want a simple ready-to-connect route into continuous-flow biocatalysis without handling loose catalyst.

Automated Module

For customers who want a more complete integrated system for controlled and repeatable continuous enzyme processing.

Available immobilised enzymes

Our INFINITY™ range covers a growing selection of industrial enzymes. We can also investigate custom immobilisation for other enzymes and applications.

Carrier charge and particle specification are selected for the enzyme, substrate and reactor; final suitability is confirmed during process evaluation.

Immobilised-Alpha-Amylase

Starting material
Starch and water
Product
Dextrins and maltooligosaccharides
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

Immobilised-Beta-Amylase

Starting material
Starch or dextrins and water
Product
Maltose and shorter glucan chains
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

Immobilised-CALA Lipase

Starting material
Triglycerides and water
Product
Fatty acids and partial glycerides
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

Immobilised-CALB Lipase

Starting material
Suitable esters and water
Product
Carboxylic acids and alcohols
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

Immobilised-Catalase

Starting material
Hydrogen peroxide
Product
Water and oxygen
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

Immobilised-Cellulase

Starting material
Cellulose and water
Product
Cellooligosaccharides and soluble sugars
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

Immobilised-Glucoamylase

Starting material
Starch-derived chains and water
Product
Glucose
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

Immobilised-Glucose Isomerase

Starting material
D-Glucose
Product
D-Fructose
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

Immobilised-Laccase

Starting material
Suitable phenolic substrates and oxygen
Product
Oxidised phenolic products and water
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

Immobilised-Lipase

Starting material
Fats or oils and water
Product
Fatty acids and partial glycerides
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

Immobilised-Mannanase

Starting material
Mannan-rich polysaccharides and water
Product
Mannooligosaccharides
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

Immobilised-Pectinase

Starting material
Pectin and water
Product
Shorter pectin fragments
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

Immobilised-Phospholipase

Starting material
Phospholipids
Product
Bond-specific lipid products
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

Immobilised-Protease

Starting material
Proteins and water
Product
Smaller peptides
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

Immobilised-Xylanase

Starting material
Xylan and water
Product
Xylooligosaccharides
Carrier optionsAnionic or cationic silica
Pore size100–500 nm
Particle diameter1–1,000 µm

From development to production

Develop and optimise your reaction, then select the INFINITY™ format that best suits the final process.

R&D

Evaluate immobilised enzymes, operating conditions and enzyme-support combinations at laboratory scale.

Process Development

Optimise catalyst loading, flow rate, residence time, temperature and other process parameters.

Production

Move into larger-scale immobilised catalyst supply, cartridge systems or integrated automated modules.

Build the right immobilised enzyme process

Tell us your enzyme, substrate, operating conditions and required scale. We can help identify whether immobilised silica, a cartridge or an automated module is the best starting point.

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