Synthesis of Isopropyl Palmitate by Lipase Immobilized on a Magnetized Polymer Matrix

Author(s)

Silva, Mateus V. C. ^[1] ; Rosa, Cintia M. R. ^[1] ; Aguiar, Leandro G. ^[1] ; Oliveira, Pedro C. ^[1] ; de Castro, Heizir F. ^[1] ; Freitas, Larissa ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Engn Sch Lorena, Dept Chem Engn, BR-12602810 Lorena, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY; v. 43, n. 9 JUN 2020.
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Abstract

Penicillium camembertilipase immobilized on a magnetized poly(styrene-co-divinylbenzene) was used as a biocatalyst for isopropyl palmitate synthesis. The reaction conditions were determined by 2(2)factorial central composite design. A mathematical model based on a simplified kinetic approach was developed to describe the system and validated with the experimental data. An assay carried out in a stirred-tank reactor confirmed the proposed model. The ester was purified and the properties such as density and water content were similar to those found in commercially available isopropyl palmitate. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 16/10636-8 - From the cell factory to the Biodiesel-Bioethanol integrated biorefinery: a systems approach applied to complex problems in micro and macroscales
• Grantee: Roberto de Campos Giordano
• Support Opportunities: Program for Research on Bioenergy (BIOEN) - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 16/17833-3 - Emollient esters synthesis catalyzed by immobilized lipase on styrene-based polymers with magnetic properties
• Grantee: Larissa de Freitas
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants