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.
McCabe
Richard W
RW
Centre for Materials Science, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK PR1 2HE. rwmccabe@uclan.ac.uk
Taylor
Alan
A
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