Future Directions in Biocatalysis

by Tomoko Matsuda (Editor)

Overview

In Future Directions in Biocatalysis the important topics within biocatalysis and enzymatic catalysis for organic synthesis are described for both experts and non-experts. This books focuses particularly on reactions under development at present and on future advances in the field. Consisting of four sections, this book examines enzymatic reactions under unusual conditions, unique biocatalytic reactions, synthesis of valuable compounds using biocatalysis and the latest molecular biology methods for biocatalysis. Each chapter deals with a specific theme and includes a summary of each area as well as the present state and future direction of research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080545264
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	08/11/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	364
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Tomoko Matsuda is an Associate Professor at the School of Life Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology. For 20 years, her research has been focused on the organic synthesis with enzymes, biocatalysis, and particularly the study of enzymatic reactions in a non-aqueous solvent. Her group has achieved the waste-minimization in large-scale production of chiral compounds with a flow system using liquid and supercritical carbon dioxide as a solvent and an immobilized lipase as a catalyst.

Table of Contents

1. X-ray crystal structure determination 2. Simulation for prediction of enzyme functions 3. Biotransformation in ionic liquid 4. Utilization of light energy for reactions using biocatalysis 5. Utilization of liquid and supercritical CO2 as solvents for biocatalysis

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