(ISSN 2771-490X)
Catalysis Research is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. This periodical is devoted to publishing high-quality papers that describe the most significant and cutting-edge research in all areas of catalysts and catalyzed reactions. Its aim is to provide timely, authoritative introductions to current thinking, developments and research in carefully selected topics.
Topics contain but are not limited to:
- Photocatalysis
- Electrocatalysis
- Environmental catalysis
- Biocatalysis, enzymes, enzyme catalysis
- Catalysis for biomass conversion
- Organocatalysis, catalysis in organic and polymer chemistry
- Nanostructured catalysts
- Catalytic materials
- Computational catalysis
- Kinetics of catalytic reactions
The journal publishes a variety of article types: Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.
There is no restriction on paper length, provided that the text is concise and comprehensive. Authors should present their results in as much detail as possible, as reviewers are encouraged to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2024): Submission to First Decision: 4.8 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 10.0 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 8 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)
Special Issue
Immobilized Biocatalysts: Recent Developments and Applications
Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editors
Pedro Fernandes,
PhD, Associate Professor
- BioRG—Bioengineering and Sustainability Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, Universidade Lusófona Centro Universitário de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
- iBB—Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001, Lisboa, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001, Lisboa, Portugal
Research Interests: Sustainable production in a circular economy; design and operation of miniaturized platforms for speeding up bioprocess development; immobilization of enzymes and cells
Sandra Aparecida de Assis,
PhD, Full Professor
Enzymology and Fermentation Technology Laboratory, Health Department, State University of Feira de Santana, Transnordestina Ave., Km 0, BR 116, Feira de Santana, Bahia 44036-900, Brazil
Research Interests: Biochemistry; enzymes; biopolymers
About This Topic
Immobilized biocatalysts continue to attract growing interest due to their improved stability, reusability, and efficiency in diverse industrial and environmental applications. This special issue aims to showcase recent advancements in the field, with a focus on novel immobilization techniques, innovative support materials, optimization strategies, and the integration of immobilized enzymes and whole-cell biocatalysts into bioprocesses for pharmaceuticals, food, biofuels, and wastewater treatment. While particular emphasis is placed on these areas, contributions exploring other relevant aspects, such as mechanistic insights, kinetic modeling, and computational approaches to enhance immobilization efficiency, are also welcome. By bringing together cutting-edge research, this issue fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and drives the development of sustainable and efficient biocatalytic technologies.
Keywords
Enzyme immobilization; enzyme cascades; enzyme carriers; stability and reusability; modeling of immobilized enzymes; nanomaterials in biocatalysis; industrial and environmental applications; sustainable biocatalytic processes
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (cr@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.
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