Australasian Biotechnology,
Volume 9 Number 2, May/June 1999, pp. 86-94
Biotransformations and Bioconversions in New
Zealand: Past Endeavours and Future Potential
by Anne M Collins and Max J Kennedy, Industrial Research
Limited, PO Box 31-310, Lower Hutt, New Zealand (tel: +64 4 569
0000, fax: +64 4 569 0132, email:
m.kennedy@irl.cri.nz)
Code Number:AU99006
The area of biocatalysis which was of only limited interest
20-30 years ago, has now become a highly active area of research in
chemistry. This paper describes the advantages of biotransformation
processes over traditional chemistry, the technology available to
overcome some of the inherent problems and examples of some
commercially successful processes. Biocatalysis is an under
exploited area in New Zealand and areas of biotransformation
research have been suggested that could utilise some of New
Zealand's natural resources.
Copyright 1999 Australian Biotechnology Association Ltd