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Stereoselective hybrid catalysts: new opportunities
Author(s) -
Mihovilovic Marko D
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of chemical technology and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.64
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1097-4660
pISSN - 0268-2575
DOI - 10.1002/jctb.1752
Subject(s) - supramolecular chemistry , context (archaeology) , combinatorial chemistry , ligand (biochemistry) , catalysis , modular design , nanotechnology , biocatalysis , embedding , stereoselectivity , chemistry , computer science , biochemical engineering , materials science , organic chemistry , molecule , biology , engineering , artificial intelligence , ionic liquid , biochemistry , paleontology , receptor , operating system
The combination of biotransformations and metal‐assisted catalysis within hybrid systems represents a promising strategy to extend the repertoire of reactions enabled in a biomolecular environment. Both covalent catalytic entities and supramolecular assemblies have been created recently to mediate transformations otherwise difficult to perform in ‘classical’ biocatalysis. In this context, various biopolymers can serve as ligand spheres simultaneously acting as chiral inducers. In particular, modular approaches embedding novel metal‐based catalytic centers via an affinity interaction are highly appealing, as this technology may serve as a versatile platform to incorporate diverse reactivities in a biological matrix in a stereoselective fashion. Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry