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Last updated January 31, 2026

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Superheated steam cracking catalyst: GivaudanRecent Research Landscape

Inefficient chemical synthesis of complex terpenoids like ambrox leads to high production costs and low yields. This lever utilizes engineered SHC enzymes to enable precise cyclization of precursors into high-value fragrance molecules.

What technical problems is Givaudan addressing in Superheated steam cracking catalyst?

Low biocatalytic synthesis yield

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Inefficient enzymatic conversion of isoprenoids limits the industrial availability of complex fragrance intermediates. Overcoming these metabolic bottlenecks increases the commercial viability of sustainable aroma chemical production.

Low biocatalytic conversion efficiency

(7)evidences

Enzymatic degradation at elevated temperatures prevents industrial application in high-heat processes. Improving thermal resilience extends catalyst lifespan and operational range.