# Thermophilic biocatalysts for one-step conversion of citrus waste into lactic acid

*PRI Rank #18 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Enzyme Production and Characterization Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #18 |
| 18m citations | 22 |
| Journal | Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s00253-023-12904-7 |
| Corresponding authors | Donatella Cimini, Patrizia Contursi |
| Institution | University of Naples Federico II, Italy |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Enzyme Production and Characterization Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/enzyme-production-and-characterization/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1007/s00253-023-12904-7](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-023-12904-7)

## Topics

Weizmannia coagulans · citrus waste · L-lactic acid · one-step fermentation · Thermophilic enzymes · Cellic CTec2 · MA-13 strain · agri-food residues · Biomass saccharification · Biomass degradation · fed-batch fermentation · microbial cell factory · spore-forming bacteria · thermophilic enzymatic cocktail · Valorization

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