Photobiocatalytic strategies for organic synthesis
MA Emmanuel, SG Bender, C Bilodeau… - Chemical …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Biocatalysis has revolutionized chemical synthesis, providing sustainable methods for
preparing various organic molecules. In enzyme-mediated organic synthesis, most reactions …
preparing various organic molecules. In enzyme-mediated organic synthesis, most reactions …
Photoenzymatic decarboxylation: A promising way to produce sustainable aviation fuels and fine chemicals
As one of the fastest-growing carbon emission sources, the aviation sector is severely
restricted by carbon emission reduction targets. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has …
restricted by carbon emission reduction targets. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has …
Enantioselective decarboxylative alkylation using synergistic photoenzymatic catalysis
Photoenzymatic catalysts are attractive for stereoselective radical reactions because the
transformation occurs within tunable enzyme active sites. When using flavoproteins for non …
transformation occurs within tunable enzyme active sites. When using flavoproteins for non …
Salt induced oxidative stress alters physiological, biochemical and metabolomic responses of green microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
Salinity is one of the most significant environmental factors limiting microalgal biomass
productivity. In the present study, the model microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (C …
productivity. In the present study, the model microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (C …
Stereodivergent photobiocatalytic radical cyclization through the repurposing and directed evolution of fatty acid photodecarboxylases
Despite their intriguing photophysical and photochemical activities, naturally occurring
photoenzymes have not yet been repurposed for new-to-nature activities. Here we …
photoenzymes have not yet been repurposed for new-to-nature activities. Here we …
Genomic insights into cryptic cycles of microbial hydrocarbon production and degradation in contiguous freshwater and marine microbiomes
Background Cyanobacteria and eukaryotic phytoplankton produce long-chain alkanes and
generate around 100 times greater quantities of hydrocarbons in the ocean compared to …
generate around 100 times greater quantities of hydrocarbons in the ocean compared to …
Plant and algal lipidomes: Analysis, composition, and their societal significance
Plants and algae play a crucial role in the earth's ecosystems. Through photosynthesis they
convert light energy into chemical energy, capture CO2 and produce oxygen and energy …
convert light energy into chemical energy, capture CO2 and produce oxygen and energy …
[HTML][HTML] Catalysis by Nature's photoenzymes
Photoenzymes use light to initiate biochemical reactions. Although rarely found in nature,
their study has advanced understanding of how light energy can be harnessed to facilitate …
their study has advanced understanding of how light energy can be harnessed to facilitate …
[HTML][HTML] The Microalgae Chlamydomonas for Bioremediation and Bioproduct Production
The extensive metabolic diversity of microalgae, coupled with their rapid growth rates and
cost-effective production, position these organisms as highly promising resources for a wide …
cost-effective production, position these organisms as highly promising resources for a wide …
Autocatalytic effect boosts the production of medium-chain hydrocarbons by fatty acid photodecarboxylase
Ongoing climate change is driving the search for renewable and carbon-neutral alternatives
to fossil fuels. Photocatalytic conversion of fatty acids to hydrocarbons by fatty acid …
to fossil fuels. Photocatalytic conversion of fatty acids to hydrocarbons by fatty acid …