Efficient Membrane-Based Affinity Separations for Chemical Applications by Gilles VAN EYGEN
04 June 2024
10.00
Leuven
Aula De Molen, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 50
The role of chiral amines in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries is substantial, as they are present in 40 to 45 % of small pharmaceuticals and 20 % of agrochemicals. Synthesising chiral amines involves traditional chemical methods and novel enzymatic approaches, including the use of transaminase enzymes as catalysts. However, challenges like equilibrium limitations require innovative strategies such as in situ product removal (ISPR), with membrane extraction (ME) showing potential advantages over conventional methods.