Biocatalysis and Biotransformation

Aims & Scope

Biocatalysis and Biotransformation publishes high quality research on the application of biological catalysts for the synthesis, interconversion or degradation of chemical species.

Papers are published in the areas of: Mechanistic principles Kinetics and thermodynamics of biocatalytic processes Chemical or genetic modification of biocatalysts Developments in biocatalyst's immobilization Activity and stability of biocatalysts in non-aqueous and multi-phasic environments, including the design of large scale biocatalytic processes Biomimetic systems Environmental applications of biocatalysis Metabolic engineering Types of articles published are; full-length original research articles, reviews, short communications on the application of biotransformations, and preliminary reports of novel catalytic activities.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.387

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14123

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	263

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology and Chemical Engineering, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• One Biocatalyst–Many Applications: The Use of Candida Antarctica B-Lipase in Organic Synthesis

  Citation: 615

  Authors: Emily M., Karin M., Ole

• The sol-gel encapsulation of enzymes

  Citation: 345

  Authors: A.C.

• Cross-linked enzyme aggregates (CLEAs): A novel and versatile method for enzyme immobilization (a review)

  Citation: 263

  Authors: R. A., R., L. M.

• Application of enzymes for textile fibres processing

  Citation: 241

  Authors: Rita, Margarida, Artur

• Modifying bio-catalytic properties of enzymes for efficient biocatalysis: a review from immobilization strategies viewpoint

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Muhammad, Yuping, Sadia, Syed Zakir Hussain, Ram Naresh, Hafiz M. N.

• Characterization of a new cutinase from<i>Thermobifida alba</i>for PET-surface hydrolysis

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Doris, Enrique Herrero, Katrin, Inge, Eva, Giuliano, Helmut, Georg M.

• Cloning, expression, and characterization of an (<i>R</i>)-specific alcohol dehydrogenase from<i>Lactobacillus kefir</i>

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Andrea, Werner

• Enzymatic Biodiesel Production from Sunflower Oil by Candida antarctica Lipase in a Solvent-free System

  Citation: 118

  Authors: K., F., L., J.

• Hydrolysis of PET and bis-(benzoyloxyethyl) terephthalate with a new polyesterase from<i>Penicillium citrinum</i>

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Stefan, Anita, Fernanda, Sonja, Gudrun, Artur, Georg M.

• Lipase-Catalyzed Solid Phase Synthesis of Sugar Fatty Acid Esters

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Linqiu, Andreas, Uwe T., Rolf D.

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