Development, Modelling and Simulation of Biocatalytic Processes
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Biological Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 3945
Special Issue Editors
Interests: modelling of biocatalytic processes; process intensification and optimization; reactive processes; adsorption
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development, modelling and simulation of biocatalytic processes is an important area of research due to the increasing demand for sustainable and efficient production processes in various industries. Biocatalysts, such as enzymes, are highly specific and efficient, making them attractive for many industrial applications.
The development of biocatalytic processes requires a thorough understanding of the underlying reaction mechanisms, as well as the identification and optimization of appropriate reaction conditions and parameters. Mathematical modelling and simulation tools can help predict and optimize process conditions, reduce experimental effort, and facilitate the scale-up of biocatalytic processes from the laboratory to industrial production. However, there are still challenges in accurately modelling these complex systems, such as the lack of reliable kinetic data and the need for sophisticated parameter estimation methods. Overcoming these challenges requires interdisciplinary collaboration between experts in biotechnology, mathematics and engineering.
This Special Issue focuses on all aspects of addressing the above challenges, namely:
- Development of enzymatic cascade reactions, including chemo- and electroenzymatic cascades;
- Conventional and novel modelling approaches for biocatalytic processes;
- Simulation and mathematical optimization of biocatalytic processes;
- Intesification of biocatalytical processes, eg. in situ product removal, in addition to a focus on developing smart reactors.
Dr. Thomas Waluga
Dr. Daniel Ohde
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- enzymes
- biocatalysis
- modelling
- simulation
- process optimization
- reaction cascades
- enzyme kinetics