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  • Biocatalysis and enzyme engineering
  • Green chemistry and sustainable processes
  • Materials science for industrial applications

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  • Enzyme activity modulation is crucial for industrial biocatalysis.
  • Ionic liquids (ILs) are explored as green additives affecting enzyme microenvironments.
  • Surfactants, though often denaturing, can also modulate enzyme activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of ionic liquids (ILs) and surfactants on enzyme activity in aqueous systems.
  • To highlight how these additives improve enzyme performance for industrial use.
  • To explore combined IL-surfactant systems for enhanced biocatalysis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on ILs and surfactants as enzyme modulators.
  • Analysis of effects on enzyme structure, solubility, and water interactions.
  • Examination of case studies demonstrating improved enzyme performance.

Main Results:

  • ILs can enhance enzyme solubility, selectivity, and reaction yields.
  • Surfactants, despite denaturing potential, show notable enzyme activity modulations.
  • Combined IL-surfactant systems offer synergistic benefits for enzyme applications.

Conclusions:

  • Ionic liquids and surfactants are effective tools for optimizing enzyme function in aqueous media.
  • Specific optimization is required for each enzyme-additive combination.
  • Further research into combined systems can expand industrial biocatalysis.