The Global Market for Biocatalysts 2024-2035
Biocatalysts are increasingly being adopted due to the important role they play in helping meet the more prominent sustainability goals of the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries. Biocatalysts offer several advantages over traditional chemical catalysts including:
- High reaction specificity leading to less by-products and simpler purification
- Ability to perform challenging chemistries not feasible by conventional organic synthesis
- Mild reaction conditions like ambient temperatures and neutral pH enabling energy savings
- Reduced use of toxic reagents and solvents aligned with green chemistry principles
- Improved stereoselectivity for production of single enantiomers critical for pharmaceutical activity
- Flexible substrate scope from natural enzyme evolution
- Biodegradability and derived from renewable resources
- Executive summary: concise overview of the global biocatalysts market, including market size and growth projections, major players, competitive landscape, and future outlook. The introduction section provides a clear definition and classification of biocatalysts, along with a brief history of their evolution and the importance of biocatalysts in industrial processes.
- Technology overview: covering various aspects of biocatalyst technology such as biotransformations, cascade biocatalysis, co-factor recycling, and immobilization. The report also delves into the different types of biocatalysts, including enzymes, microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, yeast, and archaea), engineered biocatalysts (directed evolution, rational design, semi-rational design, immobilization, and fusion proteins), and other types such as ribozymes, DNAzymes, abzymes, nanozymes, and organocatalysts. The production methods and processes for biocatalysts, such as fermentation, recombinant DNA technology, cell-free protein synthesis, extraction from natural sources, and solid-state fermentation, are also discussed in detail.
- Emerging technologies and innovations in biocatalysis: including synthetic biology and metabolic engineering, generative biology and artificial intelligence, genome engineering, immobilization and encapsulation techniques, biomimetics, nanoparticle-based biocatalysts, biocatalytic cascades and multi-enzyme systems, and microfluidics.
- Market analysis: provides valuable insights into the market drivers, challenges, price and cost analysis, supply chain, and opportunities. The report also covers the regulatory framework and government initiatives related to biocatalysts. A comprehensive analysis of the markets and applications for biocatalysts is presented, covering sectors such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, chemicals, textiles, paper and pulp, biofuels and bioenergy, and other emerging applications like cosmetics and personal care, leather processing, mining and metal extraction, environmental remediation, and waste valorization. The report includes global revenue forecasts for biocatalysts by market and region, as well as a detailed competitive landscape analysis.
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Overview of the global biocatalysts market
1.2 Market size and growth projections
1.3 Major players and competitive landscape
1.4 Future outlook
2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Definition and classification of biocatalysts
2.2 History and evolution of biocatalysts
2.3 Importance of biocatalysts in industrial processes
3 TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
3.1 Overview of biocatalyst technology
3.1.1 Biotransformations
3.1.2 Cascade biocatalysis
3.1.3 Co-factor recycling
3.1.4 Immobilization
3.2 Types of biocatalysts
3.2.1 Enzymes
3.2.2 Feedstocks
3.2.3 Protein/Enzyme Engineering
3.2.4 Microorganisms
3.2.4.1 Bacteria
3.2.4.2 Fungi
3.2.4.3 Yeast
3.2.4.4 Archaea
3.2.5 Engineered biocatalysts
3.2.5.1 Directed Evolution
3.2.5.2 Rational Design
3.2.5.3 Semi-Rational Design
3.2.5.4 Immobilization
3.2.5.5 Fusion Proteins
3.2.6 Other types
3.2.6.1 Ribozymes
3.2.6.2 DNAzymes
3.2.6.3 Abzymes
3.2.6.4 Nanozymes
3.2.6.5 Organocatalysts
3.3 Production methods and processes
3.3.1 Fermentation
3.3.2 Recombinant DNA technology
3.3.3 Cell-Free Protein Synthesis
3.3.4 Extraction from Natural Sources
3.3.5 Solid-State Fermentation
3.4 Emerging technologies and innovations in biocatalysis
3.4.1 Synthetic biology and metabolic engineering
3.4.1.1 Batch biomanufacturing
3.4.1.2 Continuous biomanufacturing
3.4.1.3 Fermentation Processes
3.4.1.4 Cell-free synthesis
3.4.2 Generative biology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3.4.2.1 Molecular Dynamics Simulations
3.4.2.2 Quantum Mechanical Calculations
3.4.2.3 Systems Biology Modeling
3.4.2.4 Metabolic Engineering Modeling
3.4.3 Genome engineering
3.4.4 Immobilization and encapsulation techniques
3.4.5 Biomimetics
3.4.6 Nanoparticle-based biocatalysts
3.4.7 Biocatalytic cascades and multi-enzyme systems
3.4.8 Microfluidics
4 MARKET ANALYSIS
4.1 Market drivers
4.2 Market challenges
4.3 Price and cost analysis
4.4 Market supply chain
4.5 Market opportunities
4.6 Regulatory framework and government initiatives
4.7 Markets and applications
4.7.1 Food and beverage
4.7.1.1 Dairy products
4.7.1.2 Bakery and confectionery
4.7.1.3 Brewing and winemaking
4.7.1.4 Other food and beverage applications
4.7.2 Pharmaceutical and biotechnology
4.7.2.1 Drug synthesis and manufacturing
4.7.2.2 Vaccine production
4.7.2.3 Diagnostic and therapeutic enzymes
4.7.2.4 Personalized medicine and drug discovery
4.7.2.5 Other pharmaceutical and biotech applications
4.7.3 Chemicals
4.7.3.1 Polymers and plastics
4.7.3.2 Agrochemicals and fertilizers
4.7.3.3 Detergents and cleaning products
4.7.3.4 Other chemical applications
4.7.4 Textiles
4.7.4.1 Textile processing and finishing
4.7.4.2 Denim and jeans manufacturing
4.7.4.3 Other textile applications
4.7.5 Paper and pulp
4.7.5.1 Pulping and bleaching
4.7.5.2 Deinking and recycling
4.7.5.3 Other paper and pulp applications
4.7.6 Biofuels and bioenergy
4.7.6.1 Bioethanol production
4.7.6.2 Biodiesel production
4.7.6.3 Biogas and biomethane production
4.7.6.4 Metabolic Engineering for Biofuel Synthesis
4.7.7 Other emerging applications
4.7.7.1 Cosmetics and personal care
4.7.7.2 Leather processing
4.7.7.3 Mining and metal extraction
4.7.7.4 Environmental remediation and waste treatment
4.7.7.5 Waste valorization and circular economy
4.8 Global revenues
4.8.1 By market
4.8.2 By region
4.9 Competitive Landscape
5 COMPANY PROFILES 133 (60 COMPANY PROFILES)
6 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
7 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
8 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
9 REFERENCES
1.1 Overview of the global biocatalysts market
1.2 Market size and growth projections
1.3 Major players and competitive landscape
1.4 Future outlook
2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Definition and classification of biocatalysts
2.2 History and evolution of biocatalysts
2.3 Importance of biocatalysts in industrial processes
3 TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
3.1 Overview of biocatalyst technology
3.1.1 Biotransformations
3.1.2 Cascade biocatalysis
3.1.3 Co-factor recycling
3.1.4 Immobilization
3.2 Types of biocatalysts
3.2.1 Enzymes
3.2.2 Feedstocks
3.2.3 Protein/Enzyme Engineering
3.2.4 Microorganisms
3.2.4.1 Bacteria
3.2.4.2 Fungi
3.2.4.3 Yeast
3.2.4.4 Archaea
3.2.5 Engineered biocatalysts
3.2.5.1 Directed Evolution
3.2.5.2 Rational Design
3.2.5.3 Semi-Rational Design
3.2.5.4 Immobilization
3.2.5.5 Fusion Proteins
3.2.6 Other types
3.2.6.1 Ribozymes
3.2.6.2 DNAzymes
3.2.6.3 Abzymes
3.2.6.4 Nanozymes
3.2.6.5 Organocatalysts
3.3 Production methods and processes
3.3.1 Fermentation
3.3.2 Recombinant DNA technology
3.3.3 Cell-Free Protein Synthesis
3.3.4 Extraction from Natural Sources
3.3.5 Solid-State Fermentation
3.4 Emerging technologies and innovations in biocatalysis
3.4.1 Synthetic biology and metabolic engineering
3.4.1.1 Batch biomanufacturing
3.4.1.2 Continuous biomanufacturing
3.4.1.3 Fermentation Processes
3.4.1.4 Cell-free synthesis
3.4.2 Generative biology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3.4.2.1 Molecular Dynamics Simulations
3.4.2.2 Quantum Mechanical Calculations
3.4.2.3 Systems Biology Modeling
3.4.2.4 Metabolic Engineering Modeling
3.4.3 Genome engineering
3.4.4 Immobilization and encapsulation techniques
3.4.5 Biomimetics
3.4.6 Nanoparticle-based biocatalysts
3.4.7 Biocatalytic cascades and multi-enzyme systems
3.4.8 Microfluidics
4 MARKET ANALYSIS
4.1 Market drivers
4.2 Market challenges
4.3 Price and cost analysis
4.4 Market supply chain
4.5 Market opportunities
4.6 Regulatory framework and government initiatives
4.7 Markets and applications
4.7.1 Food and beverage
4.7.1.1 Dairy products
4.7.1.2 Bakery and confectionery
4.7.1.3 Brewing and winemaking
4.7.1.4 Other food and beverage applications
4.7.2 Pharmaceutical and biotechnology
4.7.2.1 Drug synthesis and manufacturing
4.7.2.2 Vaccine production
4.7.2.3 Diagnostic and therapeutic enzymes
4.7.2.4 Personalized medicine and drug discovery
4.7.2.5 Other pharmaceutical and biotech applications
4.7.3 Chemicals
4.7.3.1 Polymers and plastics
4.7.3.2 Agrochemicals and fertilizers
4.7.3.3 Detergents and cleaning products
4.7.3.4 Other chemical applications
4.7.4 Textiles
4.7.4.1 Textile processing and finishing
4.7.4.2 Denim and jeans manufacturing
4.7.4.3 Other textile applications
4.7.5 Paper and pulp
4.7.5.1 Pulping and bleaching
4.7.5.2 Deinking and recycling
4.7.5.3 Other paper and pulp applications
4.7.6 Biofuels and bioenergy
4.7.6.1 Bioethanol production
4.7.6.2 Biodiesel production
4.7.6.3 Biogas and biomethane production
4.7.6.4 Metabolic Engineering for Biofuel Synthesis
4.7.7 Other emerging applications
4.7.7.1 Cosmetics and personal care
4.7.7.2 Leather processing
4.7.7.3 Mining and metal extraction
4.7.7.4 Environmental remediation and waste treatment
4.7.7.5 Waste valorization and circular economy
4.8 Global revenues
4.8.1 By market
4.8.2 By region
4.9 Competitive Landscape
5 COMPANY PROFILES 133 (60 COMPANY PROFILES)
6 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
7 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
8 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
9 REFERENCES
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Comparison of types of biocatalysts.
Table 2. Types of Enzyme Biocatalysts.
Table 3. Common microbial hosts used for enzyme production.
Table 4. Enzyme feedstocks.
Table 5. Engineered proteins in industrial applications.
Table 6. Types of Microorganism Biocatalysts.
Table 7. Commonly used bacterial hosts.
Table 8. Examples of fungal hosts.
Table 9. Commonly used yeast hosts.
Table 10. Types of Engineered Biocatalysts.
Table 11. Production methods for biocatalysts.
Table 12. Fermentation processes.
Table 13. Waste-based feedstocks and biochemicals produced.
Table 14. Microbial and mineral-based feedstocks and biochemicals produced.
Table 15. Key biomanufacturing processes utilized in synthetic biology.
Table 16. Molecules produced through industrial biomanufacturing.
Table 17. Continuous vs batch biomanufacturing
Table 18. Key fermentation parameters in batch vs continuous biomanufacturing processes.
Table 19. Synthetic biology fermentation processes.
Table 20. Cell-free versus cell-based systems
Table 21. Key applications of genome engineering.
Table 22. Types of Nanoparticle Biocatalysts.
Table 23. Types of Biocatalytic Cascades and Multi-Enzyme Systems.
Table 24. Market drivers for biocatalysts.
Table 25. Market challenges in biocatalysts.
Table 26. Price and Costs Analysis for biocatalysts.
Table 27. Regulatory framework and government initiatives pertaining to biocatalysts.
Table 28. Markets and applications for biocatalysts.
Table 29. Applications of Biocatalysts in Food and Beverage.
Table 30. Applications of Biocatalysts in Pharma and Biotechnology.
Table 31. Applications of Biocatalysts in the Chemicals Industry.
Table 32. Applications of Biocatalysts in Textiles.
Table 33. Applications of Biocatalysts in Paper and Pulp.
Table 34. Applications of Biocatalysts in Biofuels and Energy.
Table 35. Global market size and forecast for biocatalysts, by application segment (millions USD).
Table 36. Global market for biocatalysts, by region, 2020-2035 (millions USD).
Table 37. Overview of the competitive landscape.
Table 38. Strategic collaborations and partnerships
Table 39. LIST OF Abbreviations.
Table 40. Glossary of terms.
Table 1. Comparison of types of biocatalysts.
Table 2. Types of Enzyme Biocatalysts.
Table 3. Common microbial hosts used for enzyme production.
Table 4. Enzyme feedstocks.
Table 5. Engineered proteins in industrial applications.
Table 6. Types of Microorganism Biocatalysts.
Table 7. Commonly used bacterial hosts.
Table 8. Examples of fungal hosts.
Table 9. Commonly used yeast hosts.
Table 10. Types of Engineered Biocatalysts.
Table 11. Production methods for biocatalysts.
Table 12. Fermentation processes.
Table 13. Waste-based feedstocks and biochemicals produced.
Table 14. Microbial and mineral-based feedstocks and biochemicals produced.
Table 15. Key biomanufacturing processes utilized in synthetic biology.
Table 16. Molecules produced through industrial biomanufacturing.
Table 17. Continuous vs batch biomanufacturing
Table 18. Key fermentation parameters in batch vs continuous biomanufacturing processes.
Table 19. Synthetic biology fermentation processes.
Table 20. Cell-free versus cell-based systems
Table 21. Key applications of genome engineering.
Table 22. Types of Nanoparticle Biocatalysts.
Table 23. Types of Biocatalytic Cascades and Multi-Enzyme Systems.
Table 24. Market drivers for biocatalysts.
Table 25. Market challenges in biocatalysts.
Table 26. Price and Costs Analysis for biocatalysts.
Table 27. Regulatory framework and government initiatives pertaining to biocatalysts.
Table 28. Markets and applications for biocatalysts.
Table 29. Applications of Biocatalysts in Food and Beverage.
Table 30. Applications of Biocatalysts in Pharma and Biotechnology.
Table 31. Applications of Biocatalysts in the Chemicals Industry.
Table 32. Applications of Biocatalysts in Textiles.
Table 33. Applications of Biocatalysts in Paper and Pulp.
Table 34. Applications of Biocatalysts in Biofuels and Energy.
Table 35. Global market size and forecast for biocatalysts, by application segment (millions USD).
Table 36. Global market for biocatalysts, by region, 2020-2035 (millions USD).
Table 37. Overview of the competitive landscape.
Table 38. Strategic collaborations and partnerships
Table 39. LIST OF Abbreviations.
Table 40. Glossary of terms.
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. History and evolution of biocatalysts.
Figure 2. Cell-free and cell-based protein synthesis systems.
Figure 3. Biocatalysts Supply Chain.
Figure 4. Global market size and forecast for biocatalysts, by application segment(millions USD).
Figure 5. Global market for biocatalysts, by region, 2020-2035 (millions USD).
Figure 6. Light Bio Bioluminescent plants.
Figure 7. METNIN™ Lignin refining technology.
Figure 1. History and evolution of biocatalysts.
Figure 2. Cell-free and cell-based protein synthesis systems.
Figure 3. Biocatalysts Supply Chain.
Figure 4. Global market size and forecast for biocatalysts, by application segment(millions USD).
Figure 5. Global market for biocatalysts, by region, 2020-2035 (millions USD).
Figure 6. Light Bio Bioluminescent plants.
Figure 7. METNIN™ Lignin refining technology.
