Electrochemical Amination Reactions for Amino Acid          Synthesis
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The purpose of this endeavor is to develop an efficient                         electrochemical process for the commercial production of amino                  acids.  The PI plans to use electrochemically generated                         homogeneous catalysts to produce dl-dopa and dl-phenylalanine.                  These products are used respectively in the preparation of the                  artificial sweetener Nutrasweet and in the treatment of                         Parkinson's disease.                                                                                                                                            The experimental program planned is directed towards gaining                    insight into electrochemical reaction mechanisms involved in the                amino acid sythesis.  Electrochemical processes may possess the                 following advantages:  (1) provide greater selectivity than an                  equivalent chemical process; (2) be environmentally more benign;                and (3) provide the opportunity for a simplified overall                        industrial process where one or more steps normally found in                    conventional chemical processes can be avoided.  This project                   could also increase overall understnading of electrolytic cells.                                                                                                The PI has broad experience in electrochemistry and the company                 has the equipment to perform the proposed work.  Funding of this                Phase I is recommended.
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{'Code': '5371', 'Text': 'SBIR Phase I'}
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