15th Anniversary of Catalysts: The Future of Enzyme Biocatalysis

Dear Colleagues,

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Catalysts journal, this Special Issue marks the sustained growth and evolving impact of the Biocatalysis section within the journal. As demonstrated in our Biocatalysis section, enzyme or whole-cell biocatalysis has transitioned from a specialized niche into a central technology for sustainable synthesis and analysis, with over 1000 articles and dozens of dedicated Special Issues to date.

In this anniversary edition, we aim to reflect on historical successes while focusing on frontier developments redefining the field today: advances in machine‑learning‑guided enzyme design, photobiocatalysis, enzymatic cascade engineering, enzyme immobilization for continuous flow, and expanding chemoenzymatic approaches in green chemistry. We encourage contributions that challenge traditional paradigms, propose novel strategies for enzyme discovery and stability, and illustrate industrial translation of emerging tools.

Authors are invited to submit both original research and critical reviews exploring grand themes in biocatalysis—particularly those that harness synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, and process intensification. This collection aims to chart the future trajectory of enzyme or whole-cell catalysis for green synthesis, biomanufacturing, and beyond. We look forward to your innovative contributions.

Prof. Dr. Evangelos Topakas
Dr. Juan M. Bolivar
Prof. Dr. Chia-Hung Kuo
Guest Editors

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