Fast and selective enzymatic reactions
How do you speed up the reaction time in enzymatic processes? Supercritical fluids enable the reaction to take place faster and more selectively. Our experts advise you how you can put this innovative technology into practice.
Achieving higher reaction speeds
Super-critical CO2 increases the reaction speed and selectivity of enzymatic processes. Enzymes are, for example, able to separate mirror image molecules. This catalytic reaction usually takes place in organic solvents. By utilising supercritical fluids, one drastically reduces the use of such environmentally harmful and sometimes toxic organic solvents.
You can allow the reaction with supercritical fluids to take place continuously. In order to achieve this, one can use hybrid reactors with membrane filters. This continuous processing makes the technology economically appealing to, for example, the pharmaceutical industry or the fine chemicals sector.
Valorising your investment
How do you know the investment in supercritical technology will be worthwhile? VITO experts investigate its technological and economic feasibility. They will support you during the implementation of new systems and commissioning. They also advise you how to optimise the process.
