Abstract: A method of immobilizing a molecular species that include a starch-binding domain is provided. There also is provided a material upon which the molecular species is immobilized, and a material that is capable of immobilizing the species The method includes binding the species to a solid support, e.g., membranes, chromatographic supports and the like. The immobilized species is optionally purified by the method of the invention. Alternatively, the immobilized species is use in another method, such as in a synthesis as a synthetic reagent, or to purify another species that has an affinity for the immobilized species. Exemplary immobilized molecular species include bioactive agents, and biomolecules.