1
|
Curie CA, Darmawan MA, Dianursanti D, Budhijanto W, Gozan M. The Effect of Solvent Hydrophilicity on the Enzymatic Ring-Opening Polymerization of L-Lactide by Candida rugosa Lipase. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14183856. [PMID: 36146005 PMCID: PMC9505578 DOI: 10.3390/polym14183856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Contradictions have been reported on the effect of organic solvents, especially toluene, on enzymatic ring-opening polymerization (eROP) of L-lactide. Studies have shown that log P, a common measure of hydrophilicity, affects enzyme activity. This study examines the effect of solvents with various log P values on the eROP of L-lactide, performed using Candida rugosa lipase (CRL). N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMA), 1,2-dimethoxybenzene, 1,4-dimethoxybenzene, diphenyl ether, and dodecane were used as the organic solvents. The eROP in ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate ([BMIM][PF6]) was also conducted to compare its performance with the organic solvents. The results show that [BMIM][PF6]-mediated eROP gave better conversion and molecular weight than the organic solvent-mediated eROP. In this study, the effects of solvents hydrophilicity are discussed, including the possibility of hexafluorophosphate ion ([PF6]−) hydrolysis to occur.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Catia Angli Curie
- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitas Pertamina, Jakarta 12220, Indonesia
| | - Muhammad Arif Darmawan
- Research Center for Process and Manufacturing Industry Technology, Research Organization for Energy and Manufacture, National Research and Innovation Agency, South Tangerang 15314, Indonesia
| | - Dianursanti Dianursanti
- Bioprocess Engineering Program, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia
| | - Wiratni Budhijanto
- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
| | - Misri Gozan
- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +62-21-7863516
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Abstract
Aliphatic polyesters are thermoplastic and biodegradable polymers with promising potentials to substitute synthetic polymers derived from petrochemicals. In particular, polylactides (PLAs) and other polylactones can be renewable and biocompatible. A more benign approach for polyester synthesis is the enzymatic polycondensation or ring-opening polymerization (ROP) reactions, whose outcomes largely depend on the reaction conditions including solvents, water content and temperature. This chapter illustrates several examples of enzymatic polymerization to polyesters using various solvents (i.e., organic solvents, supercritical fluids, ionic liquids, and aqueous biphasic systems). Hydrophobic solvents containing little water tend to promote the enzymatic polymerization and lead to high molecular masses of polyesters. Since some enzymatic polymerization reactions are performed at high temperatures (such as ring-opening polymerization of lactide at >100°C), these processes demand solvents with high boiling points (such as many ionic liquids). Supercritical fluids (such as supercritical CO2) can be "green" solvents, but their compatibility with enzymes and their practicability of scaling up remain as challenges. On the other hand, ionic liquids can be tailored to be compatible with enzymes and to have high thermal stability although the studies of their uses in enzymatic polycondensation and ROP reactions are still at an early stage.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hua Zhao
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, United States.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Debuissy T, Pollet E, Avérous L. Biotic and Abiotic Synthesis of Renewable Aliphatic Polyesters from Short Building Blocks Obtained from Biotechnology. CHEMSUSCHEM 2018; 11:3836-3870. [PMID: 30203918 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201801700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
Biobased polymers have seen their attractiveness increase in recent decades thanks to the significant development of biorefineries to allow access to a wide variety of biobased building blocks. Polyesters are one of the best examples of the development of biobased polymers because most of them now have their monomers produced from renewable resources and are biodegradable. Currently, these polyesters are mainly produced by using traditional chemical catalysts and harsh conditions, but recently greener pathways with nontoxic enzymes as biocatalysts and mild conditions have shown great potential. Bacterial polyesters, such as poly(hydroxyalkanoate)s (PHA), are the best example of the biotic production of high molar mass polymers. PHAs display a wide variety of macromolecular architectures, which allow a large range of applications. The present contribution aims to provide an overview of recent progress in studies on biobased polyesters, especially those made from short building blocks, synthesized through step-growth polymerization. In addition, some important technical aspects of their syntheses through biotic or abiotic pathways have been detailed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Thibaud Debuissy
- BioTeam/ICPEES-ECPM, UMR CNRS 7515, Université de Strasbourg, 25 rue Becquerel, 67087, Strasbourg Cedex 2, France
| | - Eric Pollet
- BioTeam/ICPEES-ECPM, UMR CNRS 7515, Université de Strasbourg, 25 rue Becquerel, 67087, Strasbourg Cedex 2, France
| | - Luc Avérous
- BioTeam/ICPEES-ECPM, UMR CNRS 7515, Université de Strasbourg, 25 rue Becquerel, 67087, Strasbourg Cedex 2, France
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Zhao H. Enzymatic Ring-Opening Polymerization (ROP) of Polylactones: Roles of Non-Aqueous Solvents. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE : 1986) 2018; 93:9-19. [PMID: 31929672 PMCID: PMC6953973 DOI: 10.1002/jctb.5444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/17/2017] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Aliphatic polyesters such as polylactides (PLAs) and other polylactones are thermoplastic, renewable and biocompatible polymers with high potentials to replace petro-chemical-based synthetic polymers. A benign route for synthesizing these polyesters is through the enzyme-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization (ROP) reaction; this type of enzymatic process is very sensitive to reaction conditions such as solvents, water content and temperature. This review systematically discusses the crucial roles of different solvents (such as solvent-free or in bulk, organic solvents, supercritical fluids, ionic liquids, and aqueous biphasic systems) on the degree of polymerization and polydispersity. In general, many studies suggest that hydrophobic organic solvents with minimum water contents lead to efficient enzymatic polymerization and subsequently high molecular weights of polyesters; the selection of solvents is also limited by the reaction temperature, e.g. the ROP of lactide is often conducted at above 100 °C, therefore, the solvent typically needs to have its boiling point above this temperature. The use of supercritical fluids could be limited by its scaling-up potential, while ionic liquids have exhibited many advantages include their low-volatility, high thermal stability, controllable enzyme-compatibility, and a wide range of choices. However, the fundamental and mechanistic understanding of the specific roles of ionic liquids in enzymatic ROP reactions is still lacking. Furthermore, the lipase specificity towards l- and d-lactide is also surveyed, followed by the discussion of engineered lipases with improved enantioselectivity and thermal stability. In addition, the preparation of polyester-derived materials such as polyester-grafted cellulose by the enzymatic ROP method is briefly reviewed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hua Zhao
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA 31404, USA
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Zhao H, Nathaniel GA, Merenini PC. Enzymatic ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of lactides and lactone in ionic liquids and organic solvents: digging the controlling factors. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra09038b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Certain organic solvents and ionic liquids could promote the enzymatic ring-opening polymerization of lactide.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hua Zhao
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of Northern Colorado
- Greeley
- USA
- Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science
| | | | - Princess C. Merenini
- Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science
- Savannah State University
- Savannah
- USA
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Mena M, Shirai K, Tecante A, Bárzana E, Gimeno M. Enzymatic syntheses of linear and hyperbranched poly-l-lactide using compressed R134a–ionic liquid media. J Supercrit Fluids 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2015.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
|
7
|
Sun F, Luo X, Kang L, Peng X, Lu C. Synthesis of hyperbranched polymers and their applications in analytical chemistry. Polym Chem 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c4py01462f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
This review focuses primarily on the recent developments in the synthesis of hyperbranched polymers and their application in analytical chemistry.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fengxia Sun
- Analysis and Testing Center
- Xinjiang Academy of Agriculture and Reclamation Science
- Shihezi
- P.R. China
- Supervision and Testing Center Food Quality
| | - Xiaoling Luo
- Analysis and Testing Center
- Xinjiang Academy of Agriculture and Reclamation Science
- Shihezi
- P.R. China
- Supervision and Testing Center Food Quality
| | - Lichao Kang
- Analysis and Testing Center
- Xinjiang Academy of Agriculture and Reclamation Science
- Shihezi
- P.R. China
- Supervision and Testing Center Food Quality
| | - Xiayu Peng
- Key Laboratories of Sheep Breeding and Reproduce
- Xinjiang Academy of Agriculture and Reclamation Science
- Shihezi
- P.R. China
| | - Chunxia Lu
- Analysis and Testing Center
- Xinjiang Academy of Agriculture and Reclamation Science
- Shihezi
- P.R. China
- Supervision and Testing Center Food Quality
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Piotrowska U, Sobczak M. Enzymatic polymerization of cyclic monomers in ionic liquids as a prospective synthesis method for polyesters used in drug delivery systems. Molecules 2014; 20:1-23. [PMID: 25546617 PMCID: PMC6272625 DOI: 10.3390/molecules20010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2014] [Accepted: 12/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Biodegradable or bioresorbable polymers are commonly used in various pharmaceutical fields (e.g., as drug delivery systems, therapeutic systems or macromolecular drug conjugates). Polyesters are an important class of polymers widely utilized in pharmacy due to their biodegradability and biocompatibility features. In recent years, there has been increased interest in enzyme-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization (e-ROP) of cyclic esters as an alternative method of preparation of biodegradable or bioresorbable polymers. Ionic liquids (ILs) have been presented as green solvents in enzymatic ring-opening polymerization. The activity, stability, selectivity of enzymes in ILs and the ability to catalyze polyester synthesis under these conditions are discussed. Overall, the review demonstrates that e-ROP of lactones or lactides could be an effective method for the synthesis of useful biomedical polymers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Urszula Piotrowska
- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1, Warsaw 02-097, Poland.
| | - Marcin Sobczak
- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1, Warsaw 02-097, Poland.
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
LIU GUILI, ZHONG RUIBO, HU RUISHENG, ZHANG FENG. APPLICATIONS OF IONIC LIQUIDS IN BIOMEDICINE. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1142/s179304801230006x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
(Ionic liquids) ILs have unique properties compared with conventional solvents, opening a wide range of application as solvents and catalysts. ILs' cytotoxicity extend their application in biomedicine by acting as antimicrobial and anticancer agents. This article reviews the current research advances of ILs' biomedical application from the following four aspects: solvents, catalysts, antimicrobial and anticancer agents. By introducing ILs' interesting structures and their corresponding unique properties, this review concludes the current state-of-art of ILs biomedical applications. We also try to point out the ILs issues and solutions for more potential applications in biomedicine.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- GUILI LIU
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China
| | - RUIBO ZHONG
- Biology School, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
| | - RUISHENG HU
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China
| | - FENG ZHANG
- Biology School, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Guzmán-Lagunes F, López-Luna A, Gimeno M, Bárzana E. Enzymatic synthesis of poly-l-lactide in supercritical R134a. J Supercrit Fluids 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2012.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
|
11
|
Mena M, López-Luna A, Shirai K, Tecante A, Gimeno M, Bárzana E. Lipase-catalyzed synthesis of hyperbranched poly-l-lactide in an ionic liquid. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2012; 36:383-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s00449-012-0792-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2012] [Accepted: 07/17/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
|
12
|
Yang Y, Yu Y, Zhang Y, Liu C, Shi W, Li Q. Lipase/esterase-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization: A green polyester synthesis technique. Process Biochem 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2011.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
|