Manufacture of High Performance Immobilized Lipases for Production of A Refined Oils, Zero Trans Modified Fats, Emulsifiers and Biodiesel

Introduction

The technology involves enhancing the catalytic activity of commercial lipases and immobilizing them in an insoluble matrix with retention of enhanced catalytic activity so the "High Performance Immobilized Lipase" can be re-used for a large number of cycles. This will help to bring down the application cost of lipases for commercial applications.

State of Development

Pre-commercialization

Unique Features of the Product/Technology

The technology brings down the application cost of lipases for various commercial applications so that a large number of commercial processes in oils & fats industry can be converted into enzymatic processes resulting in a better quality, higher yields, less energy consumption and reduced or nil effluent generation. The developed technology will be an import substitution for immobilized lipases and fat based esters.

Market Potential

The theoretical global market potential for High Performance Immobilized Lipase is about 23000 ton for biodiesel, 5500 ton for refined vegetable oils and 1200 ton for modified fats. Currently, Trans-Biodiesel, Israel Novozymes, Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd and Fermenta Biotech Ltd have immobilized lipases.

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Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
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