Immobilized <it>Rhizopus oryzae </it>lipase catalyzed synthesis of palm stearin and cetyl alcohol wax esters: Optimization by Response Surface Methodology
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Waxes are esters of long-chain fatty acids and long-chain alcohols. Their principal natural sources are animals (sperm whale oil) and vegetables (jojoba) which are expensive and not easily available. Wax esters synthesized by enzymat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-06-01
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Series: | BMC Biotechnology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6750/11/68 |