Demonstrating the potential of flow biocatalysis

Vapourtec creates 'mini review' showcasing key publications 

A recent ‘mini review’ created by Vapourtec demonstrates the scope and potential of flow biocatalysis as well as showcasing several significant publications.

Flow biocatalysis presents a genuine opportunity for sustainability, efficiency and productivity. Seen as cleaner, more environmentally friendly and cost effective than traditional organic chemistry, biocatalysis specialises in the use of enzymes as reagents.  

Vapourtec CSO Dr. Manuel Nuño explained: “The use of enzymes for synthesis (enzymatic reactions) can provide opportunities to improve reaction efficiency and productivity, as well as address sustainability.

“In addition, precise control of a transformation is possible, enabling outstanding stereo-, regio- and chemo-selectivity.

“Although the use of bioreactions within mainstream organic chemistry is established, translation into flow chemistry has been slower. In recent years, however, there have been significant advancements in the field. In particular, enzyme immobilisation has allowed the development of column or ‘packed-bed’ reactors.

“Our short review highlights significant advances in the field of flow biocatalysis through a range of recently published enzymatic reactions, where using flow mode often achieves higher yields, faster reaction rates and better selectivity as well as increased retention of enzyme activity when compared to the batch process,” added Dr Nuño.

Vapourtec’s flow chemistry systems have been used extensively by researchers looking to exploit the use of enzymes within synthesis, with the modularity of the R-Series system providing significant advantages.

For more details please visit https://www.vapourtec.com/flow-chemistry/enzymatic-reactions/.

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EDITORS NOTES

Vapourtec is the world’s leading manufacturer of laboratory scale flow chemistry instruments. Founded in 2003, the company has been at the forefront of the flow chemistry industry ever since.

Headquartered near Cambridge, UK, Vapourtec design and manufacture the R-Series and E-Series flow chemistry systems together with an exciting range of innovative fast-flow peptide synthesisers. Vapourtec instruments have empowered chemists throughout the world to further scientific discovery.

Trusted by scientists, chemists and fine chemical manufacturers around the world, the modular R-Series system has revolutionized the way many deliver the research, chemicals and products we all rely on. With an installation base of more than 750 instruments, resulting in being cited in over 1,000 peer reviewed scientific publications, Vapourtec continues to support customers across the globe with world-class products and services.

For more details please visit www.vapourtec.com