Industrial applications of enzyme biocatalysis: Current status and future aspects

Jung-Min Choi; Sang-Soo Han; Hak-Sung Kim

doi:10.1016/j.biotechadv.2015.02.014

Industrial applications of enzyme biocatalysis: Current status and future aspects

Biotechnol Adv. 2015 Nov 15;33(7):1443-54. doi: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2015.02.014. Epub 2015 Mar 6.

Authors

Jung-Min Choi¹, Sang-Soo Han¹, Hak-Sung Kim²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Biological Sciences, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 373-1, Gusung-dong, Yusung-gu, Daejon 305-701, Republic of Korea.
² 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.

PMID: 25747291
DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2015.02.014

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Biocatalysis; Bioprocess; Enzymes; Industrial applications.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Biocatalysis*
Biotechnology
Catalysis
Enzymes*
Industrial Microbiology
Industry*
Protein Engineering*

Substances

Enzymes