Liquid microbial lipase — recent applications and expanded use through immobilization

This review aims to provide a summary of recent studies that have attempted to use microbial lipases (particularly, Eversa Transform 2.0 and Lecitase Ultra), which are commercially available only in the liquid form as biocatalysts, and to expand their application through immobilization. The application of lipases in either liquid or immobilized form includes processing of fats/oils, preparation of value-added foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, production of environment-friendly materials, and kinetic resolution of racemates. The lipases were found to be reusable several times after immobilization. Both lipases are promising for diverse applications, and the commercial preparation of immobilized lipases might facilitate their industrial application.