1st Edition

Enzymes Biotechnology

By Kusum Chopra, Hiru Ranabhatt Copyright 2026
426 Pages 29 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

426 Pages 29 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

This books covers enzyme biotechnology from fundamental concepts to industrial applications. It examines enzyme engineering, classification, and production methods, followed by detailed analysis of major enzyme categories. The book explores specialized enzymes from marine, microbial, and fungal sources, their industrial applications in various sectors, emerging areas including enzyme-nanoparticle... Read more

Preface

Section I: General considerations and engineering aspects

  1. Basic concepts of enzymes
  2. Engineering enzymes for biocatalysts
  3. Enzymes nomenclature and classification
  4. Immobilised
  5. Carbohydrase
  6. Protease
  7. Lipase
  8. Oxidoreductase
  9. Production of industrial enzymes
  10. Marine microbial enzymes
  11. Microbial enzymes in bioremediation of pollution
  12. Fungal laccase enzyme for biotechnological application
  13. Soil enzymes
  14. Enzyme catalysis for polymer function and degradation
  15. Applications of oxidoreductase enzymes
  16. Enzymes in dairy, meat, fish and wine industry
  17. Enzymes in textile industry
  18. Enzymes in detergent industry
  19. Enzymes in green chemistry and organic synthesis
  20. Enzymes in clinical applications
  21. Enzymes in biosynthesis of nanoparticles
  22. Nanoparticles in enzyme immobilisation
  23. Risk assessment guidance for enzyme containing products
  24. Safety regulation of food enzymes

References

Index

Biography

Kusum Chopra holds B.Tech in Biotechnology from MIET, U.P. Technical University, India, and brings extensive expertise in enzyme biotechnology and industrial applications. She has contributed significantly to research in enzyme engineering, immobilization techniques, and biotechnological applications across various industrial sectors.

Hiru Ranabhatt completed M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology from TERI University, New Delhi, India, and specializes in microbial and fungal enzyme systems.