Metalloenzymes as Inspirational Electrocatalysts for Artificial Photosynthesis : From Mechanism to Model Devices

• Main Author: Bachmeier, Andreas S. J. L. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Renewable energy resources.; Physical chemistry.; Catalysis.; Enzymology.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9783319470696
• ISSN: 2190-5053
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-47069-6
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (XXVI, 252 p. 139 illus., 112 illus. in color.)

This thesis describes a series of investigations designed to assess the value of metalloenzymes in systems for artificial and adapted photosynthesis. The research presented explores the interplay between inherent enzyme properties such as structure, rates and thermodynamics, and the properties of th...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Theory of experimental techniques
• The mechanism of [FeFe]-hydrogenases - How Aldehydes Inhibit H2 Evolution
• The Direct Electrochemistry of Fuel-Forming Enzymes on Semiconducting Electrodes: How Light-Harvesting Semiconductors can Alter The Bias of Reversible Electrocatalysts in Favour of H2 Production and CO2 Reduction
• Selective Visible-Light-Driven CO2 Reduction on a p-type Dye-Sensitised NiO Photocathode
• A Multi-Haem Flavoenzyme as a Solar Conversion Catalyst
• Conclusions and Perspectives
• Experimental Section
• Bibliography.