Introduction to Biocatalysis in Chemical Engineering

Are you looking to bridge the gap between biology and chemical engineering to design cleaner, more efficient chemical processes? Biocatalysis leverages nature's catalysts—enzymes—to perform complex chemical transformations under mild, sustainable conditions. This text-based course guides you through the foundational principles of biocatalysis, showing you how to select, analyze, and implement enzymatic reactions in chemical engineering workflows. You will transition from understanding basic biological mechanisms to evaluating industrial-scale biocatalytic processes. What you'll learn: - Learn the core principles of enzyme kinetics and reaction mechanisms. - Understand the advantages of biocatalysis over traditional chemical catalysis in green engineering. - Analyze reactor design and scale-up considerations for enzymatic systems. - Explore modern enzyme engineering techniques and computational selection tools. - Apply green chemistry metrics to evaluate the sustainability of biocatalytic pathways. You will start with essential biological terminology and kinetic foundations before moving on to practical reactor design, immobilization techniques, and modern computational tools used in industrial biotechnology. This course is designed for beginner chemical engineers, chemistry students, and professionals looking for a clear, accessible introduction to biocatalytic systems without requiring a deep background in advanced biology. Begin your journey into sustainable chemical engineering today.