Feature Review Papers in Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

In the ever-evolving landscape of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, the journal Catalyst’s section of Biocatalysis presents the Special Issue titled “Feature Review Papers in Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering”. Spanning from the intricate mechanisms of enzymatic activity to the cutting-edge engineering of biocatalysts for transformative applications, our contributors are expected to offer insights that are both profound and practical. Through this Special Issue, we aim to cover a spectrum of topics, including but not limited to enzyme discovery and engineering, enzyme reaction engineering, and the application of enzymes in industrial processes.

In specific, Review Articles are invited to explore a diverse array of topics, which may include the discovery of novel enzymes, the intricate interplay between enzyme structure and function, the development and analysis of robust and sensitive high-throughput enzyme assays, and scalable biocatalytic synthesis processes for innovative manufacturing. A strong emphasis is placed on the computational design of enzymes through protein engineering, a frontier that holds immense promise for the rational design and optimization of biocatalysts. Your contributions will help in charting the course for future research, driving innovation, and fostering breakthroughs in the field of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering.

The aims and scope of this Special Issue are, however, not limited to the above areas of interest, and potential authors are welcome to submit contributions on other Biocatalysis topics as well. It is a great honour and pleasure to invite you to contribute a Review Article for peer-review and possible publication in this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Evangelos Topakas
Prof. Dr. Jose M. Guisan
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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