Xylose Acetals - a New Class of Sustainable Solvents and Their Application in Enzymatic Polycondensation.

ABSTRACT: The use of organic solvents in academic research and industry applications is facing increasing regulatory pressure due to environmental and health concerns. Consequently, there is a growing demand for sustainable solvents, particularly in the enzymatic synthesis and processing of polyesters. Biocatalysts offer a sustainable method for producing these materials; however, achieving high molecular weights often necessitates use of solvents. In this work, we introduce a new class of alternative aprotic solvents with medium polarity produced directly from agricultural waste biomass in up to 83 mol % yield (on xylan basis). The new solvents have a largely unmodified xylose core and acetal functionality, yet they show no peroxide formation and provide reduced flammability risk. We also demonstra

SUBMITTER: Komarova AO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11911975 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature