Protein secondary-shell interactions enhance the photoinduced hydrogen production of cobalt protoporphyrin IX

An efficient molecular catalyst for hydrogen production is generated by incorporating Co-protoporphyrin IX into myoglobin. The activity is modulated by engineered mutations.

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Published in:Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) England), 2014-01, Vol.50 (100)
Main Authors: Sommer, Dayn Joseph, Vaughn, Michael David, Ghirlanda, Giovanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
catalysis (homogeneous), catalysis (heterogeneous), solar (fuels), photosynthesis (natural and artificial), bio-inspired, hydrogen and fuel cells, electrodes - solar, charge transport, materials and chemistry by design, synthesis (novel materials), synthesis (self-assembly)
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Summary:An efficient molecular catalyst for hydrogen production is generated by incorporating Co-protoporphyrin IX into myoglobin. The activity is modulated by engineered mutations.
ISSN:1359-7345
1364-548X
DOI:10.1039/C4CC06700B