Industrial applications of enzyme biocatalysis: Current status and future aspects.
Enzymes are the most proficient catalysts, offering much more competitive processes compared to chemical catalysts. The number of industrial applications for enzymes has exploded in recent years, mainly owing to advances in protein engineering technology and environmental and economic necessities. Herein, we review recent progress in enzyme biocatalysis, and discuss the trends and strategies that are leading to broader industrial enzyme applications. The challenges and opportunities in developing biocatalytic processes are also discussed.
Department of Biological Sciences, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 373-1, Gusung-dong, Yusung-gu, Daejon 305-701, Republic of Korea.
Jung-Min
JM
Choi
Department of Biological Sciences, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 373-1, Gusung-dong, Yusung-gu, Daejon 305-701, Republic of Korea.
Sang-Soo
SS
Han
Department of Biological Sciences, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 373-1, Gusung-dong, Yusung-gu, Daejon 305-701, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: hskim76@kaist.ac.kr.
Hak-Sung
HS
Kim
D055162:Biocatalysis; D001709:Biotechnology; D002384:Catalysis; D004798:Enzymes; D007218:Industrial Microbiology; D007221:Industry; D015202:Protein Engineering
D004798:Enzymes
Biocatalysis; Bioprocess; Enzymes; Industrial applications