Enzymatic synthesis and modification of polymers in nonaqueous solvents

Enzymes catalyse several reactions that are difficult to perform with chemical catalysts and that are important in the synthesis and modification of different polymers in organic solvents. In enzyme-based synthesis, alteration of the reaction medium can have a significant influence on the molecular...

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Published in:Trends in Biotechnology 1999-02, Vol.17 (2), p.67-73
Main Authors: Akkara, Joseph A, Ayyagari, Madhu S.R, Bruno, Ferdinand F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biocompatible Materials - chemical synthesis
Biocompatible Materials - chemistry
Bioconversions. Hemisynthesis
Biological and medical sciences
Biotechnology
Biotechnology - methods
Biotechnology - trends
enzymes
Enzymes - chemistry
Enzymes - metabolism
Forecasting
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Hydrocarbons, Aromatic - chemical synthesis
Hydrocarbons, Aromatic - chemistry
Methods. Procedures. Technologies
organic solvents
Polyesters - chemical synthesis
Polyesters - metabolism
polymer modification
polymer synthesis
polymers
Polymers - chemical synthesis
Polymers - chemistry
Polymers - metabolism
Polysaccharides - chemical synthesis
Polysaccharides - metabolism
Solvents
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Summary:Enzymes catalyse several reactions that are difficult to perform with chemical catalysts and that are important in the synthesis and modification of different polymers in organic solvents. In enzyme-based synthesis, alteration of the reaction medium can have a significant influence on the molecular weight, polydispersity, yield and architecture of the polymers that are produced. Modification of these macromolecules for industrial applications requires an understanding of the different reaction strategies involved.
ISSN:0167-7799
1879-3096
DOI:10.1016/S0167-7799(98)01270-0