Search for dissertations about: "Biocatalysis"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 85 swedish dissertations containing the word Biocatalysis.
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1. Transaminase Biocatalysis: Applications and Fundamental Studies
Abstract : Biocatalysis is the branch of science at the intersection between chemistry and biology and specifcally dedicated to the application of natural evolvable catalysts, i.e. enzymes, in human-designed chemical processes. Among the array of promising biocatalysts, transaminases (EC 2. READ MORE
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2. Rational engineering of esterases for improved amidase specificity in amide synthesis and hydrolysis
Abstract : Biocatalysis is an ever evolving field that uses enzymes or microorganisms for chemical synthesis. By utilizing enzymes that generally have evolved for specific reactions under mild conditions and temperatures, biocatalysis can be a more environmentally friendly option compared to traditional chemistry. READ MORE
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3. Enzyme catalysis towards bio-based UV-curable buildingblocks
Abstract : Polymeric materials are found in virtually all areas of daily life; they are found in everything from packages keeping our food safe to the buildings where we spend our days, and the production is a worldwide industry. Although polymeric materials play a big part in sustainable solution’s, a lot can be done to develop more environmental methods for producing them. READ MORE
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4. On Catalytic Mechanisms for Rational Enzyme Design Strategies
Abstract : Enzymes enable life by promoting chemical reactions that govern the metabolism of all living organisms. As green catalysts, they have been extensively used in industry. However, to reach their full potential, engineering is often required, which can benefit from a detailed understanding of the underlying reaction mechanism. READ MORE
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5. Building blocks for polymer synthesis by enzymatic catalysis
Abstract : The search for alternatives to oil-based monomers has sparked interest for scientists to focus on the use of renewable resources for energy production, for the synthesis of polymeric materials and in other areas. With the use of renewable resources, scientists face new challenges to first isolate interesting molecules and then to process them. READ MORE