State-of-the-Art Enzyme Engineering and Biocatalysis in Europe
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biocatalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editors
Interests: chemoenzymatic synthesis; medicinal chemistry; biocatalysis; protein engineering
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Dear Colleagues,
Enzyme engineering and biocatalysis represent key technologies at the interface of molecular biology, chemistry, and process engineering, offering sustainable and efficient solutions for the production of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, agrochemicals, bio-based materials, and more. Europe has a distinguished tradition of excellence in this field, actively driving innovation through interdisciplinary collaborations and robust industrial partnerships.
In alignment with the priorities of the European Green Deal and the objectives of Horizon Europe, this Special Issue aims to highlight the role of enzyme engineering and biocatalysis in advancing green and circular economy goals, reducing environmental impact, fostering an efficient use of resources, and enabling the sustainable production of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and bio-based products.
To this end, we welcome submissions of original research articles and review papers. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Rational design and directed evolution of enzymes for improved performance and selectivity.
- Biocatalytic approaches for the sustainable synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and value-added products.
- Insights into enzyme structure–function relationships and catalytic mechanisms.
- Innovative strategies for enzyme immobilization and process intensification.
- Development of multi-enzyme cascade reactions and integration with chemical catalysis.
- Application of computational methods and artificial intelligence in enzyme design and pathway optimization.
- Advances in bioprocess engineering for scalable and efficient biocatalytic production.
We are confident that this Special Issue will provide an inspiring overview of the state of enzyme engineering and biocatalysis in Europe, fostering collaboration and innovation across the scientific community, while contributing to the overarching goals of European research and sustainable development.
Dr. Teodora Bavaro
Dr. Marina S. Robescu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- enzyme engineering
- biocatalysis
- directed evolution
- enzyme immobilization
- multi-enzyme cascade reactions
- bioprocess engineering
- chemoenzymatic synthesis
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