SUCRES
Hybrid selective conversion of carbon dioxide into carbohydrates
Context
Carbohydrates—ranging from structural polysaccharides to biologically active oligosaccharides—include a subset of ‘rare sugars’ that possess high pharmaceutical relevance because of their signaling roles. However, these rare carbohydrates are presently produced using fossil-derived precursors, and there currently is no viable route based on renewable carbon sources.
Objectives
The objective of this project is to propose a synthetic pathway for rare carbohydrates and their derivatives from renewable carbon. Based on CO₂ conversion, this synthetic route employs a cascading process combining organometallic catalysis with enzymatic catalysis.
Expected results
The goal is to develop an industrially scalable synthetic route for rare carbohydrates derived from CO₂ conversion.
Target markets
- Health
Components involved
- UMR 792 TBI
- CRITT Bio-Industries
- UPR 8241 LCC