The Bipartisan Future of Synthetic Chemistry and Synthetic Biology

Chembiochem. 2020 Dec 11;21(24):3489-3491. doi: 10.1002/cbic.202000418. Epub 2020 Nov 17.

Abstract

Synthetic biology holds great potential for sustainable chemical synthesis, yet is limited to accessing a relatively small area of chemical space. By interfacing this new technology with the versatility and scope of synthetic chemistry, the best of both worlds can be harnessed to drive a green chemical industry.

Keywords: biocatalysis; biocompatible chemistry; circular economy; green chemistry; synthetic biology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Green Chemistry Technology*
  • Synthetic Biology*