Advanced Research on Enzymes in Biocatalysis
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 59
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biorefinery; biomass valorisation; deep eutectic solvents; enzyme improvement; molecular docking
Interests: computational chemistry; density functional theory; QM/MM; reaction mechanisms; biomimetic models; enzyme catalysis
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Interests: industrial enzymology; extremozymes; biocatalysis; biorefinery; biomass valorisation; enzymatic recycling of plastics; protein engineering; CRISPR-based applications; virus biotechnology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biocatalysis represents a key technology for sustainable and efficient chemical processes, leveraging the remarkable specificity and catalytic power of enzymes. From industrial bioprocesses to novel biorefinery strategies, enzyme-based approaches are transforming sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food, biofuels, and materials science.
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge advancements in enzyme engineering, bioprocess development, and computational strategies to optimize biocatalytic systems. We welcome contributions on enzyme discovery, immobilization techniques, cascade biocatalysis, and innovative bioprocessing approaches. Topics of interest include molecular and computational design of enzymes, machine learning-assisted enzyme engineering, and applications of enzymatic catalysis in green chemistry and biomass valorisation.
By bringing together experimental and theoretical insights, this issue will provide a comprehensive view of current trends and future directions in biocatalysis. Researchers in academia and industry are invited to contribute original research articles, reviews, and short communications.
Dr. Simona Varriale
Dr. Samuel De Visser
Dr. Salvatore Fusco
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biocatalysis
- bioprocess
- enzyme immobilization
- enzyme production
- response surface methodology (RSM)
- enzymatic-assisted extraction
- enzymatic-catalyzed synthesis
- enzyme modelling
- bioreactor
- bioconversion
- cascade biocatalysis
- enzymatic kinetic
- enzyme engineering
- ultrasound-assisted enzymatic reaction
- directed evolution
- machine learning-assisted enzyme engineering
- waste-to-value bioprocesses
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