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Area of Science:

  • Biocatalysis and Organic Synthesis
  • Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technologies

Background:

  • Biocatalysis is crucial for synthesizing pharmaceutical and commercial products.
  • High costs and import restrictions limit biocatalysis globally.
  • Locally sourced vegetables present a viable alternative for biocatalysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the use of microbial and plant biocatalysts.
  • To discuss the application of intact plant materials in chemical synthesis.
  • To explore future opportunities in plant-based biocatalysis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of biocatalysis.
  • Analysis of studies on plant-based synthetic reactions.
  • Exploration of economic and ecological implications.

Main Results:

  • Plant-based biocatalysis is a feasible alternative for chemical synthesis.
  • Utilizing local vegetables can overcome cost and import barriers.
  • This approach has significant economic and environmental advantages.

Conclusions:

  • Plant biocatalysts offer sustainable and economical solutions for chemical synthesis.
  • Further research into local plant resources can drive innovation.
  • This field holds promise for developing countries and green chemistry initiatives.