Synthesis of novel polyurethane polyesters using the enzyme Candida antarctica lipase B.
A novel enzymatic route has been used to synthesise standard and unusual polyester polyurethanes without employing the usual highly toxic isocyanate intermediates.
Centre for Materials Science, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK PR1 2HE. rwmccabe@uclan.ac.uk
Richard W
RW
McCabe
Alan
A
Taylor
D002175:Candida / Q000201:enzymology; D005656:Fungal Proteins; D008049:Lipase / Q000378:metabolism*; D011091:Polyesters / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D011140:Polyurethanes / Q000138:chemical synthesis*
D005656:Fungal Proteins; D011091:Polyesters; D011140:Polyurethanes; D008049:Lipase; C431349:lipase B, Candida antarctica