The proven efficiency of enzyme catalysis

in terms of high stereo- and regio-selectivity

mildness and environmental friendliness

makes the enzymatic synthesis of polyester a promising route for functional polyester-based materials.This review begins by a survey of recent progress in the enzymatic synthesis of polyesters with emphasis on enzyme catalysts and catalytic process.Then the fundamentals for enzymatic synthesis are discussed with highlight on development of catalysts and intensification of synthesis process from the viewpoint of chemical engineering.The prospects for enzymatic synthesis polyesters are presented.