Enzyme expertise

摘要

The global appetite for goods, fuel and Pharmaceuticals that are derived from petrochemicals is squeezing the planet dry of resources. Chemists may be able to offer solutions by synthesizing products from alternative raw materials. But one of the most promising avenues in the quest for sustainabil-ity may be an amalgamation of chemistry and biology known as biocatalysis, in which biologically produced enzymes are used instead of heavy-metal catalysts to improve the efficiency and sustainability of reactions. Enzymes are gaining popularity in industry, and experts in biocatalysis are becoming hot commodities.