As biocatalysts, enzymes can make many chemical processes "greener" and open up promising opportunities for various industries from pharmaceuticals to environmental technology. New analytical methods, ...

A research team from Bochum has developed a new method to drive catalytically active enzymes. In biocatalysis, chemicals are produced by cells or their components, in particular by enzymes.

β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) is an important cyclic oligosaccharide, which is widely applicated in foods, environmental protection, and cosmetics, primarily prepared from enzymatic synthesis in traditional ...

Some enzymes, such as the one derived from fungi and investigated in this study, are able to produce valuable substances such as the fragrance (R)-1-phenylethanol. To this end, they convert a less ...

Enzymes are great at building complex molecules, and in some cases greener and safer than traditional chemical reagents. But they can also be notoriously picky about the molecules they work on, which ...

Compared with traditional chemical methods, enzyme catalysis has numerous advantages. But it also has weaknesses. Some enzymes are not very stable. Enzymes that convert hydrogen peroxide are even ...

A blue macrocyclic peptide binds a yellow protein. Enlicitide binds to PCSK9 to lower cholesterol. Credit: Merck & Co. “What this paper illustrates is the incredible power of biocatalysis to ...

Biocatalysis is a process that utilizes natural substances, especially, enzymes, to enhance the speed of a chemical reaction. Scientists have stated that enzymes are responsible for the catalysis of ...

Catalysis has been a standard topic taught in university chemistry courses over the past century yet biocatalysis — or enzyme catalysis — has only recently been integrated into standard chemistry ...

Johnson Matthey (JM), a specialty chemicals and sustainable technologies company, reports that it has partnered with Basecamp Research, which maps global biodiversity for computational biodesign ...

The future of sustainable science depends upon green chemistry commitment, exemplification, measurement, and acknowledgement. Celebrate two stunning examples of green chemistry practices that provide ...

The University of Iowa’s Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing (CBB) has received a $1 million grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board and said it plans to use the money to expand ...