With the growth of the chemical industry over the last decade, the need for cheaper (and
more environmentally friendly) alternatives to petrochemicals of ever-increasing cost has …

Lipases are the most widely used enzymes in biocatalysis, and the most utilized method for
enzyme immobilization is using hydrophobic supports at low ionic strength. This method …

In this review, we detail the efforts performed to couple the purification and the
immobilization of industrial enzymes in a single step. The use of antibodies, the …

Glutaraldehyde is one of the most widely used reagents in the design of biocatalysts. It is a
powerful crosslinker, able to react with itself, with the advantages that this may bring forth. In …

Enzyme biocatalysis plays a very relevant role in the development of many chemical
industries, eg, energy, food or fine chemistry. To achieve this goal, enzyme immobilization is …

Re-engineering enzymes with high activities in the given environments different from the
physiological one has been constantly pursued for application of enzymatic catalysis in …

This review discusses the possible roles of polyethylenimine (PEI) in the design of improved
immobilized biocatalysts from diverse perspectives. This includes their use to activate …

Nowadays, as there is a rapid depletion of fossil fuels, the need for alternative resources has
become inevitable. Biodiesel is such an alternative that is environmentally friendly and …

Inspired by the interfacial catalysis of lipase, Herein, the hydrophobic ZIF-L coated with
polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) were prepared by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and used …

The increasing worries by the inadequate use of energy and the preservation of nature are
promoting an increasing interest in the production of biolubricants. After discussing the …