Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tokuhisa Kawawaki, Masanobu Kawachi, Daichi Yazaki, Yuki Akinaga, Daisuke Hirayama, Yuichi Negishi
Summary: This review summarizes recent studies on the development and functionalization of visible-light-driven water-splitting photocatalysts, aiming to share current technology and future challenges with readers in various fields and expedite practical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yuehui Li, Duanhui Si, Wangyin Wang, Song Xue, Wenzhe Shang, Zhanyou Chi, Can Li, Ce Hao, Govindjee Govindjee, Yantao Shi
Summary: In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have found that the PSII core complex can drive the assimilation of CO2 to produce methanol under light, challenging the conventional understanding of photosynthesis. This finding holds significant implications for our understanding of the mechanism behind photosynthesis.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sangrak Jin, Yale Jeon, Min Soo Jeon, Jongoh Shin, Yoseb Song, Seulgi Kang, Jiyun Bae, Suhyung Cho, Jung-Kul Lee, Dong Rip Kim, Byung-Kwan Cho
Summary: A hybrid system has been developed that can convert CO2 into acetate using light-induced electrons without the need for additional energy sources. Genes encoding metal ion or flavin-binding proteins were up-regulated under CdS-driven autotrophic conditions, along with activation of genes related to the WL pathway and energy conservation system, increasing the CO2 fixation rate under light exposure. The results demonstrate the potential to improve the efficiency of artificial photosynthesis systems based on acetogenic bacteria integrated with photoresponsive nanoparticles.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Nicholas Oliver, Anton P. Avramov, Dennis J. Nuernberg, Holger Dau, Robert L. Burnap
Summary: This review discusses the structure and formation of the manganese cluster of photosystem II and its relationship with different Mn oxides. It also considers the evolutionary origin of Mn4CaO5 and the functional role of Ca2+ in the process.
PHOTOSYNTHESIS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jahar Dey, Sang-Jo Lee, Jiwhan Kim, Sung-Hwan Lim, Jae-Min Ha, Min-Jae Lee, Sung-Min Choi
Summary: This study introduces a method for forming nanoparticle supercrystals driven by covalent bonding interactions, which provide stronger structural stability compared to traditional intermolecular forces. The versatility and cost-effectiveness of the covalent bonding approach make it highly practical for various applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kaustav Chatterjee, Roberto Dos Reis, Jaye K. Harada, Jette K. Mathiesen, Sandra L. A. Bueno, Kirsten M. O. Jensen, James M. Rondinelli, Vinayak Dravid, Sara E. Skrabalak
Summary: Metal oxychloride intergrowths have been studied as stable visible light photocatalysts, with systematic variation of Ta/Gd molar ratio to rationalize their photocatalytic activity. These intergrowths provide new strategies for designing durable artificial photosynthetic systems.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yufei Wang, Yi-Feng Wang, Xianlei Li, Yuqing Wang, Qianqian Huang, Xiaowei Ma, Xing-Jie Liang
Summary: This study demonstrates the controllable regulation of mitochondria by gold nanoparticles, highlighting the importance of understanding the intrinsic capability of nanoparticles in biological processes. The nanoparticles induce size-dependent mitochondrial fission without causing detectable cell injury, providing practical guidance for nanolevel regulation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Wu, Xing Wang, Lei Ge, Rui Lv, Fan Zhang, Zhihong Liu
Summary: This study introduces a label-free method for rapid and highly sensitive detection of peroxynitrite using well-designed artificial nanochannels integrated with gold nanoparticles, paving a new pathway for developing a versatile platform for detecting various biological small molecules and reactive species.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
W. X. Zhang, Y. Yin, C. He
Summary: The GaSe/InS heterostructure faced difficulties in overall water splitting, but the P-doped GaSe/InS heterostructure could undergo spontaneous overall water splitting under acidic conditions, with better light absorption performance, making it a promising photocatalyst.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mingjun Xuan, Junbai Li
Summary: Photosystem II (PSII) is a fascinating enzyme involved in photosynthesis that can be coupled with synthetic structures through biomimetic assembly to mimic natural processes. This approach helps gather functions and properties from synthetic materials, inspiring semi-biohybrid research and optimization of artificial light-harvest micro/nanodevices. The combination of PSII with artificial structures offers opportunities for developing biomimetic semi-natural devices and unlocking the secrets of energy conversion in natural photosynthesis.
NATIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jinming Wang, Lulu Guo, Lei Xu, Peng Zeng, Renjie Li, Tianyou Peng
Summary: This study successfully developed an artificial photosynthetic system for overall water splitting driven by sunlight, achieving efficient photosynthesis through a two-step excitation Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chengwei Hu, Qi Wang, Bing Lv, Wenzhong Wang
Summary: In this study, CuS nanoparticles are deposited on ZnO nanotube arrays for solar-driven water splitting. The CuS NPs have excellent light harvesting capacity, expanding the light absorption range and substantially boosting light absorption. The CuS NPs coupled on ZnO NTAs establish a type-II band alignment, leading to a significantly enhanced water splitting performance under visible light illumination. The photocurrent density of the ZnO/CuS NTAs photoanode is increased by 9 times compared to that of the pure ZnO NTAs photoanode.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yan Liu, Zhen Chen, Zhifang Shao, Rong Guo
Summary: Heme nanozymes display catalytic activity similar to peroxidases, and with the help of gold nanoparticles, the heme cofactor can maintain a low-valence state to trigger oxidase-like catalytic function.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
W. X. Zhang, Y. Yin, C. He
Summary: With the worsening environmental pollution and energy crisis, developing efficient and stable visible-light-driven photocatalysts for water splitting becomes crucial. This study proposes novel GaSe/CN and Ga2SSe/CN heterostructures through first-principles calculations, showing promising potential in photocatalytic water splitting applications.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Taotao Wang, Hongyun Cao, Ming Huang, Pingwu Du
Summary: This study successfully fabricated an organo-inorganic hybrid photoanode with high photocurrent density and stability. Further investigations revealed that NiFe MOFs and molecular cobaloxime cocatalyst effectively facilitate charge separation and improve water oxidation kinetics, respectively.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ryo Nagao, Takehiro Suzuki, Naoshi Dohmae, Jian-Ren Shen, Tatsuya Tomo
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Harvey J. M. Hou, Tatsuya Tomo, Suleyman I. Allakhverdiev
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. Uto, K. Kawakami, Y. Umena, M. Iwai, M. Ikeuchi, J. -R. Shen, N. Kamiya
FARADAY DISCUSSIONS
(2017)
Article
Plant Sciences
M. Yamada, R. Nagao, M. Iwai, Y. Arai, A. Makita, H. Ohta, T. Tomo
Article
Plant Sciences
Franz-Josef Schmitt, Zueleyha Yenice Campbell, Mai Vi Bui, Anne Huels, Tatsuya Tomo, Min Chen, Eugene G. Maksimov, Suleyman I. Allakhverdiev, Thomas Friedrich
PHOTOSYNTHESIS RESEARCH
(2019)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Suleyman I. Allakhverdiev, Rajagopal Subramanyam, Tatsuya Tomo
PHOTOSYNTHESIS RESEARCH
(2019)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Kenzhegul Bolatkhan, Bekzhan D. Kossalbayev, Bolatkhan K. Zayadan, Tatsuya Tomo, T. Nejat Veziroglu, Suleyman I. Allakhuerdiev
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nur A. Hidayati, Yui Yamada-Oshima, Masako Iwai, Takashi Yamano, Masataka Kajikawa, Nozomu Sakurai, Kunihiro Suda, Kanami Sesoko, Koichi Hori, Takeshi Obayashi, Mie Shimojima, Hideya Fukuzawa, Hiroyuki Ohta
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hiroki Murakami, Natsue Kakutani, Yunato Kuroyanagi, Masako Iwai, Koichi Hori, Mie Shimojima, Hiroyuki Ohta
Article
Cell Biology
Tomokazu Kurita, Keishi Moroi, Masako Iwai, Kumiko Okazaki, Shinsuke Shimizu, Seiji Nomura, Fumihiko Saito, Shinichiro Maeda, Akihide Takami, Atsushi Sakamoto, Hiroyuki Ohta, Tetsushi Sakuma, Takashi Yamamoto
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Kiichi Niitsu, Taichi Sakabe, Mariko Miyachi, Yoshinori Yamanoi, Horoshi Nishihara, Tatsuya Tomo, Kazuo Nakazato
2018 16TH IEEE INTERNATIONAL NEW CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS CONFERENCE (NEWCAS)
(2018)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tatsuya Tomo, Akinori Okumura, Takehiro Suzuki, Mirai Okuhara, Ruriko Katayama, Noboru Isayama, Ryo Nagao, Masako Iwai, Naoshi Dohmae, Isao Enami
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mariko Miyachi, Kyoko Okuzono, Daiki Nishiori, Yoshinori Yamanoi, Tatsuya Tomo, Masako Iwai, Suleyman I. Allakhverdiev, Hiroshi Nishihara
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ryo Nagao, Takehiro Suzuki, Akinori Okumura, Tomohiro Kihira, Ayaka Toda, Naoshi Dohmae, Katsuyoshi Nakazato, Tatsuya Tomo
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-BIOENERGETICS
(2017)