Enzymes are biological catalysts that play crucial role in accelerating chemical reactions in living organisms. Their unique properties, such as high specificity and efficiency under mild conditions, have made them indispensable in various industrial processes. This chapter explores the vast potential of enzymes across multiple industries, highlighting their advantages over traditional chemical methods. The chapter begins with an overview of enzyme classification and the mechanisms underlying their catalytic activity. The focus then shifts to enzyme production, including extraction from natural sources and advancements in enzyme engineering, such as directed evolution and recombinant production techniques. Then the chapter delves into the diverse industrial applications of enzymes, from food and beverage processing to textile manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and biofuel production. Enzymes have also proven essential in developing sustainable and environmentally friendly processes, particularly in waste management and pollution control. Recent technological advances, such as enzyme immobilization and computational design, have further expanded the range of enzyme applications, offering new possibilities for innovation and efficiency in industrial processes. Despite their promising potential, challenges such as enzyme stability, cost, and large-scale production remain significant hurdles. This review also discusses these challenges and examines future perspectives in enzyme technology, including the role of enzymes in green chemistry and industrial biotechnology. By providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions of enzyme research and application, this chapter underscores the pivotal role of enzymes in shaping the future of industrial processes.

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Enzyme Engineering and Its Industrial Applications

  • Pritam Dey,
  • Tania Paul,
  • Saurav Shil,
  • Rupak Roy

摘要

Enzymes are biological catalysts that play crucial role in accelerating chemical reactions in living organisms. Their unique properties, such as high specificity and efficiency under mild conditions, have made them indispensable in various industrial processes. This chapter explores the vast potential of enzymes across multiple industries, highlighting their advantages over traditional chemical methods. The chapter begins with an overview of enzyme classification and the mechanisms underlying their catalytic activity. The focus then shifts to enzyme production, including extraction from natural sources and advancements in enzyme engineering, such as directed evolution and recombinant production techniques. Then the chapter delves into the diverse industrial applications of enzymes, from food and beverage processing to textile manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and biofuel production. Enzymes have also proven essential in developing sustainable and environmentally friendly processes, particularly in waste management and pollution control. Recent technological advances, such as enzyme immobilization and computational design, have further expanded the range of enzyme applications, offering new possibilities for innovation and efficiency in industrial processes. Despite their promising potential, challenges such as enzyme stability, cost, and large-scale production remain significant hurdles. This review also discusses these challenges and examines future perspectives in enzyme technology, including the role of enzymes in green chemistry and industrial biotechnology. By providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions of enzyme research and application, this chapter underscores the pivotal role of enzymes in shaping the future of industrial processes.