Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Biocatalysis in Neat Organic Solvents

  1. Dr. Giacomo Carrea,
  2. Dr. Sergio Riva
  1. Patrick Adlercreutz

Published Online: 21 FEB 2008

DOI: 10.1002/9783527621729.ch1

Book Title

Organic Synthesis with Enzymes in Non-Aqueous Media

Organic Synthesis with Enzymes in Non-Aqueous Media

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How to Cite

Adlercreutz, P. (2008) Fundamentals of Biocatalysis in Neat Organic Solvents, in Organic Synthesis with Enzymes in Non-Aqueous Media (eds G. Carrea and S. Riva), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527621729.ch1

Editor Information

  1. Istituto di Chimica del Riconoscimento Molecolare, C.N.R., Via Mario Bianco 9, 20131 Milano, Italy

Author Information

  1. Lund University, Department of Biotechnology, P.O. Box 124, SE-22100 Lund, Sweden

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 21 FEB 2008
  2. Published Print: 13 FEB 2008

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527318469

Online ISBN: 9783527621729

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Keywords:

  • biocatalysis;
  • neat organic solvents;
  • solvent effects;
  • biocatalytic reactions

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Effects of Water on Biocatalytic Reactions

    • Quantification of Water in Low-Water Systems

    • Water Activity Control

      • Water Activity Control Using Saturated Salt Solutions

      • Water Activity Control Using Sensors

      • Water Activity Control Using Pairs of Salt Hydrates

    • Distribution of Water

      • Hysteresis Effects

    • Water Effects on Activity

    • Water Effects on Selectivity

    • Water Effects on Stability

  • Solvent Effects

    • Solvent Effects on Enzyme Activity

    • Solvent Effects on Stability

  • Effects on Equilibria

    • Water Effects on Equilibria

    • Solvent Effects on Equilibria

  • Effects of pH in Organic Solvents

  • Concluding Remarks

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