Supported Biocatalysts for Sustainable Chemistry
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biocatalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2024) | Viewed by 14126
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biocatalysis; enzyme; enzyme engineering; green chemistry; immobilization
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Dear Colleagues,
Nowadays, significant developments in molecular biology and biotechnology are observed and open new avenues in synthetic chemistry where biological systems could be efficiently utilized in the laboratory. In addition to known natural biological protocols, modern enzyme engineering has enabled chemists to engineer artificial enzymatic reactions to efficiently match the predefined properties of the reaction. The proper use of the combination of solvents, substrates, reactors, and overall reaction conditions could further enhance biocatalyst applications. What is more, the use of nanotechnology in parallel with the immobilization of the catalyst improves the catalyst efficiency and gives the possibility to reuse catalysts in other catalytic cycles. Nevertheless, it is still essential to perform more efforts to apply the abovementioned green technology approaches in industrial processes toward sustainable growth.
This Special Issue, “Supported Biocatalysts for Sustainable Chemistry”, focuses on biocatalysis, enzymes, enzyme engineering, green chemistry and immobilization. All studies (experimental and theoretical) within the scope of this Special Issue, including original research and review articles, short communications, and perspective articles, are invited for submission.
Dr. Adam Sikora
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biocatalysis
- enzyme
- enzyme engineering
- green chemistry
- immobilization
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