Sector‘s research is directed towards the search for enzymes with new functionalities and their development towards applied biocatalysis. The limited number of suitable and well characterized biocatalysts delays the progress in the application of enzymes in the synthesis of compounds for materials, pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
Sector of Applied Biocatalysis seeks to identify biocatalysts with novel activities by screening for enzymes, development of biocatalyst and application of biocatalyst.
The research focuses on developing of biocatalytic systems employing enzymes from two main classes: oxidoreductases and hydrolases (laccases, lipases, alcohol oxidases, xylanases, etc.). We have variety of bacterial and yeast expression systems. Also, we also have long lasting experience in developing immobilization systems (carrier and carrier-free). Recently, the sector is orienting the research towards dicrovery of new novel biocatalytic routes for high-added value products from bio-based raw materials – biopolymers (polyols, polyurethanes, etc.).
We strive to meet scientific challenges in combination with application-oriented research. Therefore, close collaboration with industrial partners resulted in several research oriented projects.
We have skills and experience, possess tools and capacities to develop biocatalytic solutions for specific needs. Please contact us if you need:
- screening for enzymes (environmental samples, enzyme and strain collections, metagenomic and expression libraries, development of screening systems, etc.);
- development of biocatalyst (gene engineering, development of analytical systems, protein purification, development of expression systems, etc.);
- application of biocatalyst (immobilization, recycling, proof of principal, activity/selectivity, stability, reaction media, improved efficiency of bioconversions, quality analysis of products obtained by biocatalysis, etc.);
- application of Green Chemistry principles in technologies and processes.