A green enzymatic route for the biotransformation of naphthalene to phthalic acid

Key Points

• To investigate a green enzymatic method for converting naphthalene into phthalic acid.
• Developed an in vitro multi-enzyme cascade reaction
• Utilized specific enzymes for biotransformation
• Measured the efficiency of the reaction
• Successfully converted naphthalene to phthalic acid
• Demonstrated an effective enzymatic pathway
• Indicated potential for sustainable chemical processes

Abstract