4 Discussion
The development of eco-efficient sustainable production processes has
been one of the major objectives of biotechnology research over the last
decade. Such promise is based on the inherent biodegradability,
selectivity, and specificity of biocatalysts [27].
Biotechnological solutions already have replaced chemical processes for
the production of biosurfactants, amino acids, and even complex
heterocyclic compounds [28, 29]. The research
presented in this study aimed to set a basis for the replacement of the
highly polluting UCC process [13] by developing a
biocatalytic synthesis route for PCL monomers.