Biocatalytic production of lactose ester catalysed by mica-based immobilised lipase

► A novel new biocatalyst of immobilised enzymes was developed, using a low/zero cost mica clay support. ► Lipase immobilisation was performed by straightforward, easy and cheap procedures. ► Activity and operational stability of biocatalysts were observed. ► New immobilised biocatalysts were successfully employed for sugar ester production.