A multistep (semi)-continuous biocatalytic setup for the production of polycaprolactone
Alessia Valotta, Daniela Stelzer, Tamara Reiter, Wolfgang Kroutil, Heidrun Gruber‐Wölfler
Abstract
This work presents polycaprolactone (PCL) synthesis via BVMO-driven caprolactone production, followed by continuous monomer extraction and polymerization. Achieving high space–time yield, our approach offers a sustainable pathway for PCL production.
Topics & Concepts
PolycaprolactoneProduction (economics)Process engineeringMaterials scienceChemistryEngineeringOrganic chemistryPolymerMacroeconomicsEconomicsEnzyme Catalysis and ImmobilizationInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques InnovationMicrobial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction