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Enzyme technology: an overview.

Jan B van Beilen¹, Zhi Li

¹Institute of Biotechnology, ETH-Hönggerberg, CH-8093, Zürich, Switzerland. vanbeilen@biotech.biol.ethz.ch

Current Opinion in Biotechnology

|September 27, 2002

Summary

Enzyme technology is expanding into new industries like food and pharma, offering cost reductions and sustainable solutions. Growing concerns about health and the environment are driving the adoption of these biocatalysts.

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Industrial Chemistry
Enzymology

Background:

Enzymes are increasingly adopted across diverse sectors including food, feed, agriculture, paper, leather, and textiles.
These applications have led to substantial cost reductions in traditional industries.
Technological advancements are now driving enzyme technology adoption in the chemistry and pharmaceutical sectors.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the expanding applications of enzymes in various industries.
To discuss the drivers for increased enzyme technology adoption, including cost savings and environmental concerns.
To explore the impact of technological developments on enzyme utilization.

Main Methods:

Review of current industrial enzyme applications.
Analysis of market trends and technological advancements.
Assessment of environmental and health drivers for enzyme technology.

Main Results:

Significant cost reductions are being achieved in established industries through enzyme use.
The chemistry and pharmaceutical industries are increasingly adopting enzyme technology.
Environmental and health considerations are key factors influencing this trend.

Conclusions:

Enzyme technology offers significant economic benefits and sustainable alternatives.
The versatility of enzymes makes them suitable for a wide range of industrial processes.
Continued innovation in enzyme technology is expected to further broaden its applications and impact.

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