Advance could enable enzymatic reactions for chemical manufacturing beyond the boiling point of water
Enzymes are proteins that can be harnessed for chemical manufacturing, but they are typically restricted to mild temperatures because proteins unfold and lose their function under heat. In new research published in Angewandte Chemie Novit, investigators found that a porous...
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