Building a bio-based economy is one of the defining scientific and technological challenges of the 21st century. To mitigate climate change and reduce our dependence on fossil resources, we must accelerate the transition toward sustainable energy, materials, and chemical production.
Among the many proposed strategies, biological conversion of agricultural and industrial residues stands out as a promising and scalable approach for generating high-value compounds and sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemical-based products. Industrial biotechnology is poised to drive economic growth by enabling cleaner, more efficient manufacturing processes.
It not only offers greener production pathways but also unlocks new opportunities for waste valorization and the creation of innovative bio-based products with societal benefits. In this context, oxidoreductases have gained increasing attention due to their biotechnological potential in various industrial processes. These enzymes are opening new frontiers in biocatalysis, facilitating the breakdown of recalcitrant materials, such as cellulose, the synthesis of advanced molecules with drop-in specificities, or the production of molecular precursors for a wide range of value-added products. Their potential spans multiple industries, from pharmaceuticals to sustainable fuels, highlighting their critical role in the bioeconomy.