Recent Advancements in Carbonic Anhydrase–Driven Processes for CO₂Sequestration: Minireview

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Abstract The authors reviews the advancements in carbonic anhydrase– driven processes for CO2 sequestration research and engineering. Historical and recent discoveries of carbonic anhydrase and idea behind using it for CO2 sequestration are elaborated as well as the uses of this enzyme in free and immobilized forms are thoroughly discussed. New concepts such as extension of immobilized enzyme systems for bioreactor approach with the aim of CO2 abatement at the source are also introduced briefly toward the end of the review. The authors also suggest the possible future directions to employ carbonic anhydrase for CO2 sequestration. KEY WORDS: bioreactorcarbonic anhydraseCO2 sequestrationenzyme immobilization ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The authors are thankful to all the research fellow colleagues who helped to improve this article considerably. The authors also thank Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi, and Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, for financial support.