Purification of carbonic anhydrase from bovine erythrocytes and its application in the enzymic capture of carbon dioxide

► Carbonic anhydrase from bovine erythrocytes catalyzes the CO2 hydration efficiently. ► The enzyme was partially purified by extraction with solvents and by precipitation. ► Both techniques represent feasible alternatives for the industrial enzyme production. ► Purified enzyme showed the potential for use in carbon dioxide capturing processes.