Development and prospects of enzymatic polymerization

doi:10.3969/j.issn.0438-1157.2013.02.003

Abstract

Abstract: The proven efficiency of enzyme catalysis, in terms of high stereo- and regio-selectivity, mildness and environmental friendliness, makes the enzymatic synthesis of polyester a promising route for functional polyester-based materials.This review begins by a survey of recent progress in the enzymatic synthesis of polyesters with emphasis on enzyme catalysts and catalytic process.Then the fundamentals for enzymatic synthesis are discussed with highlight on development of catalysts and intensification of synthesis process from the viewpoint of chemical engineering.The prospects for enzymatic synthesis polyesters are presented.

Key words: enzyme, enzymatic catalyzed polymerization, polyester

摘要： 酶催化反应具有条件温和、选择性高以及环境友好等特点,酶催化合成聚酯有望成为制备绿色和功能化聚酯材料的新途径。本文首先概述了目前酶催化合成不同类型聚酯的研究进展,重点介绍了酶催化合成聚酯的催化剂及其催化机理方面的研究成果,讨论了酶催化合成聚酯研究中的若干基础问题,如高效酶催化剂的设计与制备、反应过程的调控与强化等,最后展望了酶催化合成聚酯的发展前景。

关键词: 酶, 酶催化聚合, 聚酯

CLC Number:

TQ033

ZHU Jingying, AN Siyuan, LU Diannan, LIU Zheng. Development and prospects of enzymatic polymerization[J]. CIESC Journal, 2013, 64(2): 407-414.

朱晶莹, 安思源, 卢滇楠, 刘铮. 酶催化合成聚酯的研究进展[J]. 化工学报, 2013, 64(2): 407-414.

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