Rupak Roy, PhD – Vice President & Research Scientist, SHRM Biotechnologies Pvt. Ltd., West Bengal, India

Series: Biomaterials – Properties, Production and Devices; Recent Trends in Biotechnology
BISAC: SCI010000; SCI086000; TEC009010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/SXPK3642

This book provides an in-depth and technically enriched exploration of biocatalysis as a cornerstone of next-generation sustainable technologies. It systematically integrates enzyme kinetics, structure & function relationships, and reaction mechanism engineering with applied perspectives on process intensification and industrial biotransformation. Emphasis is placed on advanced topics such as enzyme immobilization strategies, nano-enabled biocatalysts, carrier-free enzyme systems, and encapsulation technologies that enhance catalytic efficiency, operational stability, and reusability. The volume further examines statistical and computational optimization tools, including response surface methodology and multivariate process modeling, to enable rational design and scale-up of biocatalytic systems. Detailed application-driven chapters highlight the deployment of biocatalysts in smart agriculture, bioremediation and wastewater treatment, pharmaceutical synthesis, polymer and fine chemical production, and bioenergy generation, all within the framework of green chemistry principles and circular bioeconomy concepts. Addressing critical challenges such as mass transfer limitations, enzyme deactivation, reactor design, and techno-economic feasibility, the book offers practical insights for translating laboratory-scale innovations into industrial reality.

Targeted at postgraduate students, doctoral researchers, academicians, and R&D professionals in biotechnology, biochemical and chemical engineering, and environmental sciences, this book serves as both an advanced academic reference and a strategic guide for implementing biocatalytic solutions in sustainable manufacturing and environmental stewardship.