Molecular Biomimetics
Within the research program Molecular Biomimetics our reserach deals with Microbial Chemistry and Photosynthesis.
News
- Manuel and Sergii's work featured on cover of ChemComm!
- BUUR meeting, March 27-29
- CAP meeting, March 2
- SUNRISE Sweden Stakeholder Event, March 17
- Postdoc position: Electrochemical investigation of plasmon-driven catalysis
- PhD thesis defense: Brigitta Németh, Nov. 6, 9:15
- CAP meeting, November 4
- BUUR meeting, March 27-29
Publikationer
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Antibacterial and cytotoxic prenylated dihydrochalcones from Eriosema montanum
2021
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Current processes and future challenges of photoautotrophic production of acetyl-CoA-derived solar fuels and chemicals in cyanobacteria
2020
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Water oxidation by photosystem II is the primary source of electrons for sustained H-2 photoproduction in nutrient-replete green algae
2020
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Characterization of a putative sensory [FeFe]-hydrogenase provides new insight into the role of the active site architecture
2020
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Electrochemical alcohols oxidation mediated by N-hydroxyphthalimide on nickel foam surface
2020
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Revisiting Metal-Organic Frameworks for Oxygen Evolution: A Case Study
2020
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Click Chemistry Enabling Covalent and Non-Covalent Modifications of Graphene with (Poly)saccharides
2021
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Lanthanide(III) Complexes of Cyclen Triacetates and Triamides Bearing Tertiary Amide-Linked Antennae
2020
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[FeFe]-hydrogenase maturation: H-cluster assembly intermediates tracked by electron paramagnetic resonance, infrared, and X-ray absorption spectroscopy
2020
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Expression and synthetic activation of [FeFe]-hydrogenases in cyanobacteria
2020
Our research within Molecular Biomimetics
Research in Molecular Biomimetics is interdisciplinary and lies at the interface between biology, physics and chemistry. Our strategy is to connect fundamental studies with application-oriented research to facilitate innovations that promote the transition to a sustainable society.
The focus of Molecular Biomimetics lies in understanding and adapting/mimicking biological reactions that convert solar energy into fuels or high-value products. Specific examples of our research topics include:
- Electron and proton transfer in biological systems.
- Energy conversion in natural photosynthesis.
- Mechanistic studies of hydrogenases and nitrogenases.
- Enzyme design and production of artificial enzymes in vitro and in vivo.
- Synthesis and characterization of molecular and material-based catalysts for CO2 and N2 reduction, H2-formation/oxidation, and water oxidation.
- Assembly and testing of devices for solar or electrical energy storage in fuels
- Develop and analyze photosynthetic microorganisms for biotechnological applications.
We employ and develop a number of techniques, for example within the areas of structural analysis, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, electrochemistry, molecular biology and metabolic engineering.
Biophysical and Bioinorganic Chemistry
Our basic, frontline research in natural photosynthesis has served as inspiration and guidelines for research in artificial photosynthesis since many years. Our long-term integration of research in natural and man-made systems has become our signature and proven to be a fruitful apporach.
Microbial Chemistry
Research in Microbial Chemistry is of fundamental science character in the borderland between chemistry, cell- and molecular biology, and genetics. The vision is to use a combination of advanced gene technology and synthetic biology to develop and analyze photosynthetic microorganisms to be used in future biotechnological applications. At present, the largest research area aims to develop cyanobacteria which convert solar energy into an energy carrier.