Topic: Sustainable Conversion of Renewable Carbon Resources Catalyzed by Enzymes and Whole Cells

Enzyme catalysis and whole-cell catalysis, which refer to the processes of synthesis and transformation of substances using enzymes or whole cells as catalysts, exhibit the features of mild reaction conditions, environmentally friendly and controllable processes, and designable pathways. These technologies are considered pivotal in the green bio-manufacturing industry. In recent years, with the proposal of the "double carbon" goal and the implementation of the "double carbon" action, the efficient and value-added conversion of renewable carbon resources, such as carbon dioxide (C1) and biomass, has become a research hotspot. The use of enzyme catalysis and whole-cell catalysis can achieve high-value and efficient conversion of renewable carbon resources under mild conditions, which is an important means to achieve the "double carbon" goal. Therefore, this Special Issue mainly focuses on the theme of "Sustainable Conversion of Renewable Carbon Resources Catalyzed by Enzymes and Whole Cells" in the form of Reviews or Research Papers. The topics of this Special Issue include but are not limited to the following directions:

1. Enzymatic conversion of biomass;

2. Cell-catalyzed conversion of biomass;

3. Enzymatic conversion of CO₂ and C1 chemicals;

4. Cell-catalyzed conversion of CO₂ and C1 chemicals.