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A multistep (semi)-continuous biocatalytic setup for the production of polycaprolactone

Alessia Valotta, Daniela Stelzer, Tamara Reiter, Wolfgang Kroutil, Heidrun Gruber‐Wölfler

2023Reaction Chemistry & Engineering12 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

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
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