Process limitations in a whole-cell catalysed oxidation: sensitivity analysis

HEM Law, CVF Baldwin, BH Chen, John Woodley

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Abstract

Biocatalytic oxidation processes have to date presented major problems for scale-up, in part due to the complexity of the number of process variables. In this paper we have analysed the key limitations in such processes using the Baeyer-Villiger monooxygenase catalysed synthesis of optically pure lactones as an illustrative example. Limitations in product concentration, catalyst longevity and reaction rate were quantified and their effect on previously defined process metrics identified. Of particular interest is the way these metrics change with catalyst concentration. Using this assessment, the sensitivity of the metrics to potential changes to process and catalyst were analysed. We believe such an analysis is of general use to guide development efforts for a given biocatalytic reaction. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
JournalChemical Engineering Science
Volume61
Issue number20
Pages (from-to)6646-6652
ISSN0009-2509
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes

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