Biocatalysis—Enzymes in Industrial Applications
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biocatalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2025) | Viewed by 936
Special Issue Editor
Interests: enzyme engineering; biocatalysis; rational design; protein structure; molecular docking; molecular simulation; molecular dynamics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue entitled "Biocatalysis—Enzymes in Industrial Applications" focuses on enzyme engineering and industrial biocatalysis, i.e., with a particular emphasis on leveraging enzyme technologies for eco-friendly industrial processes. Specifically, it explores cutting-edge research and developments in the industrial application of enzymes for producing high-value products, the rational design and functional enhancement of enzymes, and the structural and mechanistic analysis of industrial enzymes.
Through a collection of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives, this Special Issue provides an opportunity for researchers to exchange ideas, share insights, and showcase the latest advancements in the field. Topics covered include:
- Development and optimization of industrial enzyme processes.
- Enzyme redesign and engineering for improved performance.
- Enzyme structural analysis of catalysis mechanisms.
By integrating biocatalytic principles with enzyme engineering approaches (also with molecular simulations), this Special Issue aims to promote the development of enzymes and implementation in industrial processes. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners working at the interface of enzymology and industrial applications, offering novel perspectives and methodologies to tackle challenges in industrial biocatalysis.
Dr. Jiaxing Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- enzyme engineering
- biocatalysis
- rational design
- protein structure
- process simulation
- molecular simulation
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