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ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Ionic Liquids in Sustainable Biocatalytic Lactone Synthesis: Green Chemistry Metrics and Process Evaluation.

Anna Wolny, Anita Procek, Igor Biały, Izabela Ziębińska, Laura Kudzia, Emilia Gielarowska

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6 authors.

Anna WolnyDepartment of Chemical Organic Technology and Petrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-1843-8791
Anita ProcekDepartment of Chemical Organic Technology and Petrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.ORCID 0009-0005-3068-4620
Igor BiałyDepartment of Chemical Organic Technology and Petrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.ORCID 0009-0003-0050-1438
Izabela ZiębińskaDepartment of Chemical Organic Technology and Petrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.
Laura KudziaDepartment of Chemical Organic Technology and Petrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.ORCID 0009-0001-5077-6849
Emilia GielarowskaDepartment of Chemical Organic Technology and Petrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.

Funding

Silesian University of Technology 04/050/BKM26/0244
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ionic liquids remain attractive alternatives as multifunctional media for the sustainable biosynthesis of lactones. Their unique physicochemical properties, including negligible vapor pressure, high thermal stability, and tunable polarity, offer significant advantages in terms of biocatalyst stabilization and reaction selectivity. For lactone synthesis, ionic liquids facilitate improved control over enzymatic transformations, enable efficient catalyst recycling, and reduce solvent consumption. This review summarizes recent advances in the application of ionic liquids as solvents or support modifiers in enzymatic lactone synthesis, focusing also on ε-caprolactone biosynthesis. A green chemistry metrics evaluation was also performed for selected examples from the literature. The role of ionic liquids in enhancing process efficiency and supporting green, sustainable process design is critically discussed, highlighting their potential for the development of more sustainable and environmentally friendly lactone production technologies.

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Baeyer–Villiger oxidationbiocatalysisgreen chemistryionic liquidslactones

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