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Pickering Emulsions Biocatalysis: Recent Developments and Emerging Trends.

Zhiyong Sun¹, Changzhu Wu^2,3

¹College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Chaowang road 18, Hangzhou, 310014, China.

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Pickering emulsions enhance biocatalysis in two-phase systems by improving mass transfer and enabling catalyst reuse. These stable emulsions offer a promising platform for advanced synthetic chemistry applications.

Keywords:

biocatalysis flow biocatalysis pickering emulsion pickering interfacial biocatalysis stimuli‐responsive emulsions

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Area of Science:

Synthetic Chemistry
Biocatalysis
Materials Science

Background:

Biocatalysis in biphasic systems addresses solubility challenges between enzymes and organic compounds.
Emulsions increase surface area, enhancing substrate-to-biocatalyst mass transfer.
Pickering emulsions offer superior stability and ease of separation, facilitating catalyst and emulsifier recycling.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in biocatalysis utilizing Pickering emulsions.
To explore the structural characteristics, formation methods, and interfacial roles in these systems.
To discuss challenges and future prospects for integrating chemical and biological catalysts.

Main Methods:

Formation and characterization of Pickering emulsions for biocatalysis.
Application of Pickering emulsions in flow biocatalysis systems.
Investigation of interfacial phenomena in biphasic biocatalytic reactions.

Main Results:

Pickering emulsions provide a stable and efficient medium for biphasic biocatalysis.
Enhanced mass transfer and catalyst reusability are key benefits.
Successful integration of Pickering emulsions in flow chemistry setups.

Conclusions:

Pickering emulsions represent a powerful tool for advancing synthetic chemistry through efficient biocatalysis.
Further research into hybrid catalytic systems within Pickering emulsions is warranted.
These systems hold significant potential for sustainable chemical synthesis.