Bioelectrocatalytic Synthesis: Concepts and Applications |
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Authors: | Dr. Dylan G. Boucher Emily Carroll Zachary A. Nguyen Dr. Rohit G. Jadhav Prof. Olja Simoska Kevin Beaver Prof. Shelley D. Minteer |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 USA;2. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208 USA |
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Abstract: | Bioelectrocatalytic synthesis is the conversion of electrical energy into value-added products using biocatalysts. These methods merge the specificity and selectivity of biocatalysis and energy-related electrocatalysis to address challenges in the sustainable synthesis of pharmaceuticals, commodity chemicals, fuels, feedstocks and fertilizers. However, the specialized experimental setups and domain knowledge for bioelectrocatalysis pose a significant barrier to adoption. This review introduces key concepts of bioelectrosynthetic systems. We provide a tutorial on the methods of biocatalyst utilization, the setup of bioelectrosynthetic cells, and the analytical methods for assessing bioelectrocatalysts. Key applications of bioelectrosynthesis in ammonia production and small-molecule synthesis are outlined for both enzymatic and microbial systems. This review serves as a necessary introduction and resource for the non-specialist interested in bioelectrosynthetic research. |
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Keywords: | Biocatalysis Bioelectrochemistry Electrocatalysis Electrochemistry Electrosynthesis |
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