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Enzyme-catalyzed reactions in ionic liquids

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Ionic liquids have been suggested as potential “green solvents” due to their unique properties such as non-volatility, nonflammability, and a wide temperature range for liquid phase. This review describes recent advances of biocatalyst reactions in ionic liquids. Enzyme-catalyzed reactions in ionic liquids-transesterification, synthesis, conversion, ammoniolysis, hydrolysis, epoxidation, resolution, and oxidation are presented. The use of ionic liquids for protein folding/refolding and the toxicity of ionic liquids are also discussed.

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    Yun Hee Moon, Sang Mok Lee, Sung Ho Ha & Yoon-Mo Koo

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Moon, Y.H., Lee, S.M., Ha, S.H. et al. Enzyme-catalyzed reactions in ionic liquids. Korean J. Chem. Eng. 23, 247–263 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02705724

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