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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Enhanced H 2 production with efficient N 2-fixation by fructose mixotrophically grown Anabaena sp. PCC 7120 strain disrupted in uptake hydrogenase
2020
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Current State of [FeFe]-Hydrogenase Research: Biodiversity and Spectroscopic Investigations
2020
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Facile one-pot synthesis of hybrid compounds based on decavanadate showing water oxidation activity
2020
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The maturase HydF enables [FeFe] hydrogenase assembly via transient, cofactor-dependent interactions
2020
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Substrate water exchange in the S-2 state of photosystem II is dependent on the conformation of the Mn4Ca cluster
2020
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Untangling the sequence of events during the S-2 -> S-3 transition in photosystem II and implications for the water oxidation mechanism
2020
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Toward Sustainable H-2 Production: Linking Hydrogenase with Photosynthesis
2020
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The Bacillus anthracis class Ib ribonucleotide reductase subunit NrdF intrinsically selects manganese over iron
2020
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A diiron complex as a structural model of Class 1a Robonucleotide Reductase
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A dinuclear manganese complex with an asymmetric ligand as a functional mimic of manganese catalase
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.