Throughout the history of life on Earth, abiotic components of the environment have shaped
the evolution of life, and in turn life has shaped the environment. The element manganese …

Bacteria that produce Mn oxides are extraordinarily skilled engineers of nanomaterials that
contribute significantly to global biogeochemical cycles. Their enzyme-based reaction …

The bacterial manganese oxidase MnxG of the Mnx protein complex is unique among
multicopper oxidases (MCOs) in carrying out a two-electron metal oxidation, converting Mn …

The bacterial protein complex Mnx contains a multicopper oxidase (MCO) MnxG that,
unusually, catalyzes the two-electron oxidation of Mn (II) to MnO2 biomineral, via a Mn (III) …

Solar energy provides one major pathway to addressing global energy issues. Inspired by
photosynthesis, nonbiological solar energy systems are designed for both absorbing light …

The global manganese cycle relies on microbes to oxidize soluble Mn (II) to insoluble Mn
(IV) oxides. Some microbes require peroxide or superoxide as oxidants, but others can use …

The biogeochemical cycle of biogenic manganese oxides (BioMnOx) is closely associated
with the environmental behavior and fate of various pollutants. It is significantly interfered by …

Bacterial manganese (Mn) oxidation is catalyzed by a diverse group of microbes and can
affect the fate of other elements in the environment. Yet, we understand little about the …

Biogenic manganese (Mn) oxides, formed via microorganism activity, contribute markedly to
biogeochemical cycles. The active contribution to the decomposition and conversion of …

Manganese (ii) oxidation in the environment is thought to be driven by bacteria because
enzymatic catalysis is many orders of magnitude faster than the abiotic processes. The …