On the need for gate-to-gate environmental metrics in biocatalysis: fatty acid hydration catalyzed by oleate hydratases as a case study
Pablo Domı́nguez de Marı́a
Abstract
Biocatalysis will play a central role in future chemical conversions, aiming at more sustainable strategies while maintaining efficiency and economics. Simple but meaningful environmental metrics are needed.
Topics & Concepts
BiocatalysisSimple (philosophy)Biochemical engineeringCatalysisChemistrySustainable developmentGreen chemistryOrganic chemistryComputer scienceEcologyEngineeringBiologyReaction mechanismEpistemologyPhilosophyChemistry and Chemical EngineeringEnzyme Catalysis and ImmobilizationProcess Optimization and Integration