Ionic Liquids in Biocatalysis for Fine Chemicals

However, despite the fact that data collected in recent years evidence the possibility of using ILs in biocatalyzed reactions, probably much more work is necessary before they can become extensively used as solvents in fine chemical biosynthesis. For example, it is necessary to develop suitable methods for product isolation, in particular if they are of limited or no volatility, and it is also necessary to increase recyclability of the biocatalytic systems over long time applications. 

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