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Chiappini V, Casbarra D, Astolfi ML, Girelli AM. Investigation on solvent-free esterification of oleic acid by hemp tea waste-immobilized Candida rugosa lipase. J Biotechnol 2024; 392:118-127. [PMID: 38969178 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2024.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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This study aimed at Candida rugosa lipase immobilization on a low-cost and readily available support. Among agro-industrial crops, hemp tea waste was chosen as the carrier because it provides higher immobilization performance than hemp flower and leaf wastes. Support characterization by ATR-FTIR, SEM and elemental analysis and the optimization of the adsorption immobilization process were performed. The lipase adsorption immobilization was obtained by soaking the support with hexane under mild agitation for 2 h and a successively incubating the enzyme for 1 h at room temperature without removing the solvent. The esterification of oleic acid with n-decanol was tested in a solvent-free system by studying some parameters that influence the reaction, such as the substrates molar ratio, the lipase activity/oleic acid ratio, reaction temperature and the presence/absence of molecular sieves. The biocatalyst showed the ability to bring the esterification reaction to equilibrium under 60 min and good reusability (maintaining 60 % of its original activity after three successive esterification reactions) but low conversion (21 %) at the optimized conditions (40 °C, 1:2 substrates molar ratio, 0.56 lipase/oleic acid ratio, without sieves). Comparing the results with those obtained by free lipase form at the same activity (1 U) and experimental conditions, slightly higher conversion (%) appeared for the free lipase. All this highlighted that probably the source of lipase for its carbohydrate-binding pocket and lid structure affected the esterification of oleic acid but certainly, the immobilization didn't induce any lipase conformational change also allowing the reuse of the catalytic material.
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- Viviana Chiappini
- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, Rome 00185, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, Rome 00185, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, Rome 00185, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, Rome 00185, Italy.
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Spalletta A, Joly N, Martin P. Latest Trends in Lipase-Catalyzed Synthesis of Ester Carbohydrate Surfactants: From Key Parameters to Opportunities and Future Development. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3727. [PMID: 38612540 PMCID: PMC11012184 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Carbohydrate-based surfactants are amphiphilic compounds containing hydrophilic moieties linked to hydrophobic aglycones. More specifically, carbohydrate esters are biosourced and biocompatible surfactants derived from inexpensive renewable raw materials (sugars and fatty acids). Their unique properties allow them to be used in various areas, such as the cosmetic, food, and medicine industries. These multi-applications have created a worldwide market for biobased surfactants and consequently expectations for their production. Biobased surfactants can be obtained from various processes, such as chemical synthesis or microorganism culture and surfactant purification. In accordance with the need for more sustainable and greener processes, the synthesis of these molecules by enzymatic pathways is an opportunity. This work presents a state-of-the-art lipase action mode, with a focus on the active sites of these proteins, and then on four essential parameters for optimizing the reaction: type of lipase, reaction medium, temperature, and ratio of substrates. Finally, this review discusses the latest trends and recent developments, showing the unlimited potential for optimization of such enzymatic syntheses.
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- Unité Transformations & Agroressources, ULR7519, Université d’Artois-UniLaSalle, F-62408 Béthune, France; (A.S.); (P.M.)
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do Nascimento MA, Leão RA, Froidevaux R, Wojcieszak R, de Souza ROA, Itabaiana I. A new approach for the direct acylation of bio-oil enriched with levoglucosan: kinetic study and lipase thermostability. Biochem Eng J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2023.108915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Continuous Production of DHA and EPA Ethyl Esters via Lipase-Catalyzed Transesterification in an Ultrasonic Packed-Bed Bioreactor. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12040404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Ethyl esters of omega-3 fatty acids are active pharmaceutical ingredients used for the reduction in triglycerides in the treatment of hyperlipidemia. Herein, an ultrasonic packed-bed bioreactor was developed for continuous production of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) ethyl esters from DHA+EPA concentrate and ethyl acetate (EA) using an immobilized lipase, Novozym® 435, as a biocatalyst. A three-level–two-factor central composite design combined with a response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to evaluate the packed-bed bioreactor with or without ultrasonication on the conversion of DHA + EPA ethyl ester. The highest conversion of 99% was achieved with ultrasonication at the condition of 1 mL min−1 flow rate and 100 mM DHA + EPA concentration. Our results also showed that the ultrasonic packed-bed bioreactor has a higher external mass transfer coefficient and a lower external substrate concentration on the surface of the immobilized enzyme. The effect of ultrasound was also demonstrated by a kinetic model in the batch reaction that the specificity constant (V′max/K2) in the ultrasonic bath was 8.9 times higher than that of the shaking bath, indicating the ultrasonication increased the affinity between enzymes and substrates and, therefore, increasing reaction rate. An experiment performed under the highest conversion conditions showed that the enzyme in the bioreactor remained stable at least for 5 days and maintained a 98% conversion.
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Simplified Method to Optimize Enzymatic Esters Syntheses in Solvent-Free Systems: Validation Using Literature and Experimental Data. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11111357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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The adoption of biocatalysis in solvent-free systems is an alternative to establish a greener esters production. An interesting correlation between the acid:alcohol molar ratio and biocatalyst (immobilized lipase) loading in the optimization of ester syntheses in solvent-free systems had been observed and explored. A simple mathematical tool named Substrate-Enzyme Relation (SER) has been developed, indicating a range of reaction conditions that resulted in high conversions. Here, SER utility has been validated using data from the literature and experimental assays, totalizing 39 different examples of solvent-free enzymatic esterifications. We found a good correlation between the SER trends and reaction conditions that promoted high conversions on the syntheses of short, mid, or long-chain esters. Moreover, the predictions obtained with SER are coherent with thermodynamic and kinetics aspects of enzymatic esterification in solvent-free systems. SER is an easy-to-handle tool to predict the reaction behavior, allowing obtaining optimum reaction conditions with a reduced number of experiments, including the adoption of reduced biocatalysts loadings.
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de Sousa RR, Pinto MCC, Aguieiras ECG, Cipolatti EP, Manoel EA, da Silva AS, Pinto JC, Freire DMG, Ferreira-Leitão VS. Comparative performance and reusability studies of lipases on syntheses of octyl esters with an economic approach. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2021; 45:131-145. [PMID: 34605995 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-021-02646-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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A suitable immobilized lipase for esters syntheses should be selected considering not only its cost. We evaluated five biocatalysts in syntheses of octyl caprylate, octyl caprate, and octyl laurate, in which conversions higher than 90% were achieved. Novozym® 435 and non-commercial preparations (including a dry fermented solid) were selected for short-term octyl laurate syntheses using different biocatalysts loadings. By increasing the biocatalyst's loading the lipase's reusability also raised, but without strict proportionality, which resulted in a convergence between the lowest biocatalyst loading and the lowest cost per batch. The use of a dry fermented solid was cost-effective, even using loadings as high as 20.0% wt/wt due to its low obtaining cost, although exhibiting low productiveness. The combination of biocatalyst's cost, esterification activity, stability, and reusability represents proper criteria for the choice. This kind of assessment may help to establish quantitative goals to improve or to develop new biocatalysts.
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- Ronaldo Rodrigues de Sousa
- Biocatalysis Laboratory, Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations, National Institute of Technology, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20081-312, Brazil.,Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-909, Brazil
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- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Chemical Engineering Program, COPPE, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-972, Brazil.,Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-909, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-909, Brazil.,Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Campus, UFRJ - Duque de Caxias, Prof. Geraldo Cidade, Duque de Caxias, RJ, 25240-005, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-909, Brazil.,Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-972, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-972, Brazil
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- Biocatalysis Laboratory, Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations, National Institute of Technology, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20081-312, Brazil.,Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-909, Brazil
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- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Chemical Engineering Program, COPPE, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-972, Brazil
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- Biocatalysis Laboratory, Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations, National Institute of Technology, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20081-312, Brazil. .,Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-909, Brazil.
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Sousa RR, Silva AS, Fernandez-Lafuente R, Ferreira-Leitão VS. Solvent-free esterifications mediated by immobilized lipases: a review from thermodynamic and kinetic perspectives. Catal Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1cy00696g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Esters are a highly relevant class of compounds in the industrial context, and biocatalysis applied to ester syntheses is already a reality for some chemical companies.
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- Ronaldo Rodrigues Sousa
- Biocatalysis Laboratory, National Institute of Technology, Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations, 20081-312, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Biocatalysis Laboratory, National Institute of Technology, Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations, 20081-312, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Department of Biochemistry, 21941-909, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Biocatalysis Department, ICP-CSIC, Campus UAM-CSIC, Madrid 28049, Spain
- Center of Excellence in Bionanoscience Research, External Scientific Advisory Academics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Biocatalysis Laboratory, National Institute of Technology, Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations, 20081-312, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Department of Biochemistry, 21941-909, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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