Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yiming Zhang, Rui Yan, Xiaohui Xu, Chao He, Mi Zhou, Zhiyuan Zeng, Tian Ma, Mao Wang, Shuang Li
Summary: This cutting-edge review systematically discusses recent advancements in designing noble metal-engineered catalysts (NMECs) for water electrolysis, including structure evolution, microenvironment modulation, structure-reactivity correlation, and new horizons. The strategies to modulate the catalytic microenvironments of NMECs are thoroughly summarized, along with a special emphasis on structure-reactivity correlation, performances, and water-splitting devices. The review provides valuable insights for the development of next-generation NMECs in the field of electrolytic water-splitting.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Weiqing Xu, Yu Wu, Wenling Gu, Dan Du, Yuehe Lin, Chengzhou Zhu
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have made significant advances as mimics of metalloenzymes in bioinspired catalysis, particularly in the field of active pocket engineering at the atomic level.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alison A. Salamatian, Kara L. Bren
Summary: Metalloenzymes are known for their efficiency and selectivity in promoting challenging redox transformations. Scientists are working on capturing these properties in bioinspired and engineered catalysts for the production of fuels from low-energy feedstocks. The focus is on mimicking biological catalysts for proton and carbon dioxide reduction, highlighting the importance of the catalyst active site microenvironment and proton delivery for achieving desired reactivity.ongoing and future challenges are also discussed.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
He Ma, Song Wang, Bing Yu, Xin Sui, Youqing Shen, Hailin Cong
Summary: Bio-nanochannels in living organisms selectively transport ions through cell membranes and inspire the development of artificial ion nanochannels. Polymer-based biomimetic nanochannels offer good mechanical stability, high-performance ion transport, and designability. This review mainly focuses on the fabrication and application of polymer-based biomimetic nanochannels, especially in environmentally responsive biosensor and energy conversion.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Linda Leone, Gianmattia Sgueglia, Salvatore La Gatta, Marco Chino, Flavia Nastri, Angela Lombardi
Summary: The potential of hydrogen as a clean and sustainable fuel has led to the search for environmentally friendly methods of production, with biological catalysts being the most attractive solution. However, limitations in the production and stability of hydrogenases have hindered their use in scalable hydrogen production. Inspired by nature, significant efforts have been made in developing artificial systems that can mimic the catalytic function of hydrogenases. This review provides an overview of hydrogenases and their integration in devices for hydrogen and energy production, as well as the recent advances in the development of homogeneous hydrogen evolution catalysts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tingting Mei, Hongjie Zhang, Kai Xiao
Summary: Ion pumps play a crucial role in maintaining cellular balance, responding to external stimuli, and regulating physiological activities. The development of artificial ion pump systems, inspired by biological systems, has progressed rapidly with advancements in materials and nanotechnology. This review summarizes the working mechanisms, functions, and applications of bioinspired artificial ion pumps, including gradient-driven, light-driven, and electron-driven pumps. The underpinning challenges and future research outlook are also discussed.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wei Peng, Yiyang Feng, Xiao Yan, Feng Hou, Liqun Wang, Ji Liang
Summary: This review discusses the recent progress of Multiatom catalysts (MACs) in energy-related electrocatalysis, focusing on critical issues such as synthesis, characterization, design, and synthesis methods to achieve enhanced catalytic performance in applications. Current challenges and future prospects for MACs are also presented to shed light on their potential as industrialized catalysts in the future.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peidong Du, Shichao Xu, Zhi-Kang Xu, Zhen-Gang Wang
Summary: Designing a favorable microenvironment around enzymes is crucial for tuning their functions and reshaping biocatalytic activities, with supramolecular self-assembly being an effective approach. This review focuses on the progress, relationship between physicochemical properties, and the dynamic regulation of catalytic systems through self-assembly. Insights are provided on overcoming obstacles and future directions in enzyme microenvironment engineering.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuchao Wang, Fulu Chu, Jian Zeng, Qijun Wang, Tuoya Naren, Yueyang Li, Yi Cheng, Yongpeng Lei, Feixiang Wu
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of developing efficient and robust electrochemical energy storage systems, as well as the role of single atom catalysts in improving device performance. Additionally, it summarizes the working principles and challenges of next-generation electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuai Zhang, Sandra Elizabeth Saji, Zongyou Yin, Hongbo Zhang, Yaping Du, Chun-Hua Yan
Summary: Alloying is an efficient methodology to improve the performance of metallic catalysts, rare-earth metal compounds can integrate the unique orbital structure and catalytic behavior of rare earth elements; these alloys provide an opportunity to tailor electronic properties, tune charged carrier transport, and enhance surface reactivity.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hua-Qing Yin, Zhi-Ming Zhang, Tong-Bu Lu
Summary: The integration of photosensitizers (PSs) and catalytic active sites (CASs) in MOFs and COFs has attracted increasing attention in the field of CO2 photocatalysis. This Account provides a comprehensive summary of the ordered integration of PSs and CASs in MOFs and COFs, with a focus on optimizing photocatalytic performance.
ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiong Wang, Shuo Dou, Xin Wang
Summary: Heterogeneous molecular catalysts based on transition metal complexes are increasingly being studied for their potential use in electrochemical energy conversion. This review discusses how tuning the first and second coordination spheres of these complexes can optimize their activities and serve as models for studying the impact of structural variations on activity. Structural tuning, such as adjusting ligated atoms and appending adjacent metal centers or pendant groups, can result in different geometric and electronic configurations of the complexes, ultimately leading to improved activity through stability adjustments and redox behaviors.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lihua Shen, Runnan Lou, Ablimit Aili, Curtis James Huggins, Xiaobo Yin
Summary: Conversion of solar energy into chemical energy through natural photosynthesis is crucial but still inefficient. In this study, a photonic method using a microphotonic film is developed to improve the spectral quality of solar light reaching microalgae. The results show significant enhancements in oxygen evolution rate and biomass production of microalgae. Scaled-up experiments conducted outdoor also demonstrate improved biomass yield. These findings demonstrate the potential of photon management for enhancing solar energy-to-biomass conversion in photosynthetic organisms.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mehwish Iftikhar, Aasma Noureen, Farhat Jabeen, Muhammad Uzair, Nagina Rehman, Emina Karahmet Sher, Khadijah Mohammedsaleh Katubi, Juliana Heloisa Pine Americo-Pinheiro, Farooq Sher
Summary: Nickel nanoparticles (Ni-NPs) have potential applications in high-tech sectors. However, their hazardous nature and potential reproductive toxicity raise concerns. This study aimed to evaluate the male reproductive toxicity of Ni-NPs in Sprague Dawley rats and found that higher doses of Ni-NPs caused significant reductions in body weight, serum testosterone, and daily sperm production, as well as histological changes in testicular tissues. These findings suggest that Ni-NPs have reproductive toxicity and provide baseline data for risk assessment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Richard W. van Nieuwenhoven, Manfred Drack, Ille C. Gebeshuber
Summary: Utilizing various materials is crucial for production, but processing high-performance materials often hinders recyclability. Nature manages material utilization efficiently, inspiring the discipline of Engineered Living Materials (ELMs) that focus on self-repairing, self-supporting growing materials for sustainability. To address challenges, design should consider recycling, decomposition, and embrace Nature's principles. Transitioning to sustainable resource management requires investment in scientific research to understand how life utilizes local resources. Biomimetics and ELMs offer insights, but understanding Nature's resource utilization is crucial. A comprehensive approach rooted in biological evolution and innovative research is needed.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jennifer M. Le, Georgios Alachouzos, Marco Chino, Alison J. Frontier, Angela Lombardi, Kara L. Bren
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jose L. Alvarez-Hernandez, Andrew E. Sopchak, Kara L. Bren
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emily H. Edwards, Kara L. Bren
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rebeckah Burke, Kara L. Bren, Todd D. Krauss
Summary: This article focuses on the implementation of semiconductor NCs for photochemical fuel formation, discussing different system designs and relevant reactions toward solar fuel targets. It also highlights the versatile roles of NCs in light-driven chemical reactions and provides perspectives on the future of the field.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jesse R. Stroka, Banu Kandemir, Ellen M. Matson, Kara L. Bren
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ke Zuo, Henri-Baptiste Marjault, Kara L. Bren, Giulia Rossetti, Rachel Nechushtai, Paolo Carloni
Summary: NEET proteins are a unique class of [2Fe-2S] proteins, existing in two redox states. Studies show that the reduced state of human NEET proteins is kinetically inert, contrasting with the reactivity of the oxidized state.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jose L. Alvarez-Hernandez, Ji Won Han, Andrew E. Sopchak, Yixing Guo, Kara L. Bren
Summary: The study found that in buffered water, the cobalt tripeptide's catalytic rate constants for hydrogen production were significantly higher than when water was the only proton source, indicating that buffer acid can outcompete water as a proton donor. Additionally, the rate of hydrogen evolution catalyzed by the cobalt tripeptide was found to be dependent on the buffer-acid pK(a) and independent of pH.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emily H. H. Edwards, Jennifer M. M. Le, Alison A. A. Salamatian, Noelle L. L. Peluso, Linda Leone, Angela Lombardi, Kara L. L. Bren
Summary: This study reports a system for visible light-driven hydrogen production from water. The system utilizes a synthetic mini-enzyme as a catalyst, which shows advantages in terms of catalyst turnover rate and longevity compared to other cobalt porphyrins. This lays the groundwork for future research to tailor proton reduction chemistry and expand to new reactivity.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alison A. Salamatian, Kara L. Bren
Summary: Metalloenzymes are known for their efficiency and selectivity in promoting challenging redox transformations. Scientists are working on capturing these properties in bioinspired and engineered catalysts for the production of fuels from low-energy feedstocks. The focus is on mimicking biological catalysts for proton and carbon dioxide reduction, highlighting the importance of the catalyst active site microenvironment and proton delivery for achieving desired reactivity.ongoing and future challenges are also discussed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jose L. Alvarez-Hernandez, Alison A. Salamatian, Ji Won Han, Kara L. Bren
Summary: A semisynthetic electrocatalyst for reducing carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide in water has been reported. The cobalt microperoxidase-11 (CoMP11-Ac) showed high turnover number and selectivity for CO production. By tuning reaction conditions, the selectivity for CO production can be further improved.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emily H. Edwards, Jana Jelusic, Ryan M. Kosko, Kevin P. McClelland, Soraya S. Ngarnim, Wesley Chiang, Sanela Lampa-Pastirk, Todd D. Krauss, Kara L. Bren
Summary: A new approach to constructing a living bio-nano system for hydrogen production using semiconductor nanoparticles and electrogenic bacteria is demonstrated.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Samir Chattopadhyay, Manjistha Mukherjee, Banu Kandemir, Sarah E. J. Bowman, Kara L. Bren, Abhishek Dey
Summary: The study investigates the impact of a single point mutation on the behavior of Hydrogenobacter thermophilus cytochrome c(552), with the findings suggesting that differences in reorganization energy among protein variants are mainly due to the protein environment rather than just internal factors. DFT calculations indicate that the orientation of residue 64 plays a key role in determining electron transfer coupling and ultimately affects the electron transfer rates in different protein variants.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rebeckah Burke, Saikat Chakraborty, Kevin P. McClelland, Jana Jelusic, Ellen M. Matson, Kara L. Bren, Todd D. Krauss
Summary: The study reports a photocatalytic hydrogen production system using glutathione-capped CdSe quantum dots and a cobalt precatalyst, which can produce 130,000 mol H-2 per mol cobalt over 48 hours. Analysis of the reaction mixtures reveals that the active catalyst is a labile complex of cobalt and GSH formed in situ during catalysis.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Emily H. Edwards, Alex A. Fertig, Kevin P. McClelland, Mahilet T. Meidenbauer, Saikat Chakraborty, Todd D. Krauss, Kara L. Bren, Ellen M. Matson
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
