Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Nurazwa Ishak"
- Nurazwa Ishak's research extensively investigates the synthesis of lipophilic kojic acid derivatives, particularly focusing on the use of Lipozyme RMIM as a biocatalyst in polar aprotic solvents.
- The study employs a shake flask system to optimize the reaction conditions, examining the kinetics involved in the formation of these derivatives from kojic acid and palmitic acid.
- Findings highlight the effectiveness of immobilized lipase in catalyzing the reaction, contributing to the understanding of biocatalysis in producing lipophilic compounds for potential applications in various fields.