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Xie Y, Khoo KS, Chew KW, Devadas VV, Phang SJ, Lim HR, Rajendran S, Show PL. Advancement of renewable energy technologies via artificial and microalgae photosynthesis. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 363:127830. [PMID: 36029982 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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There has been an urgent need to tackle global climate change and replace conventional fuels with alternatives from sustainable sources. This has led to the emergence of bioenergy sources like biofuels and biohydrogen extracted from microalgae biomass. Microalgae takes up carbon dioxide and absorbs sunlight, as part of its photosynthesis process, for growth and producing useful compounds for renewable energy. While, the developments in artificial photosynthesis to a chemical process that biomimics the natural photosynthesis process to fix CO2 in the air. However, the artificial photosynthesis technology is still being investigated for its implementation in large scale production. Microalgae photosynthesis can provide the same advantages as artificial photosynthesis, along with the prospect of having final microalgae products suitable for various application. There are significant potential to adapt either microalgae photosynthesis or artificial photosynthesis to reduce the CO2 in the climate and contribute to a cleaner and green cultivation method.
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- Youping Xie
- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Jalan Venna P5/2, Precinct 5, 62200 Putrajaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Tarapacá, Avda. General Velasquez, 1775 Arica, Chile
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Subtropical Water Environment and Marine Biological Resources Protection, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China; Department of Sustainable Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai 602105, India.
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Trubitsin BV, Milanovsky GE, Mamedov MD, Semenov AY, Tikhonov AN. The Interaction of Water-Soluble Nitroxide Radicals with Photosystem II. APPLIED MAGNETIC RESONANCE 2021; 53:1053-1067. [PMID: 34522067 PMCID: PMC8428495 DOI: 10.1007/s00723-021-01425-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this work, we investigated the redox transients of a number of water-soluble spin labels upon their interactions with Photosystem II (PS II) core complexes isolated from spinach leaves. We have found that the reactivity of nitroxide radicals, determined by the rate of their reduction upon illumination of PS II, depends on the chemical structure of radicals and the capability of their coming close to low-potential redox centers of photoactive PS II complexes. An enhanced capability of nitroxide radicals to accept electrons from PS II correlates with their chemical structure. Nitroxide radicals NTI (2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-4-nitromethylene-3-imidazolidine-N-oxyl) and Tacet (4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl-acetate), containing polar groups, appear to be most efficient acceptors of electrons donated by PS II compared to neutral (TEMPOL, 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl) or positively charged (Tamine, 4-amino-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-l-oxyl) spin labels. We assume that enhanced reactivities of polar nitroxide radicals, NTI and Tacet, are determined (1) by their relatively high redox potentials, providing the possibility to accept electrons from PS II, and (2) by their affinities to the closest binding sites on the surface of PS II in the vicinity of the primary plastoquinone acceptor PQA (12-14 Å) or/and in the intraprotein cavity for the secondary plastoquinone PQB (~ 22 Å).
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- B. V. Trubitsin
- Faculty of Physics, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of Physical-Chemical Biology, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of Physical-Chemical Biology, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of Physical-Chemical Biology, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Faculty of Physics, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
- N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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Jun D, Zhang S, Grzędowski AJ, Mahey A, Beatty JT, Bizzotto D. Correlating structural assemblies of photosynthetic reaction centers on a gold electrode and the photocurrent - potential response. iScience 2021; 24:102500. [PMID: 34113832 PMCID: PMC8170006 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.102500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The use of biomacromolecules is a nascent development in clean alternative energies. In applications of biosensors and biophotovoltaic devices, the bacterial photosynthetic reaction center (RC) is a protein-pigment complex that has been commonly interfaced with electrodes, in large part to take advantage of the long-lived and high efficiency of charge separation. We investigated assemblies of RCs on an electrode that range from monolayer to multilayers by measuring the photocurrent produced when illuminated by an intensity-modulated excitation light source. In addition, atomic force microscopy and modeling of the photocurrent with the Marcus-Hush-Chidsey theory detailed the reorganization energy for the electron transfer process, which also revealed changes in the RC local environment due to the adsorbed conformations. The local environment in which the RCs are embedded significantly influenced photocurrent generation, which has implications for electron transfer of other biomacromolecules deposited on a surface in sensor and photovoltaic applications employing a redox electrolyte.
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- Daniel Jun
- Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
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Zhang JZ, Reisner E. Advancing photosystem II photoelectrochemistry for semi-artificial photosynthesis. Nat Rev Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1038/s41570-019-0149-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Ciornii D, Kölsch A, Zouni A, Lisdat F. A precursor-approach in constructing 3D ITO electrodes for the improved performance of photosystem I-cyt c photobioelectrodes. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:15862-15870. [PMID: 31380869 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr04344f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In recent years the use of photoelectrodes based on conductive metal oxides has become very popular in the field of photovoltaics. The application of 3D electrodes holds great promise since they can integrate large amounts of photoactive proteins. In this study photosystem I (PSI) from the thermophilic cyanobacterium Thermosynechococcus elongatus was immobilized on 3D ITO electrodes and electrically wired via the redox protein cytochrome c (cyt c). The main goal, however, was the investigation of construction parameters of such electrodes for achieving a high performance. For this, ITO electrodes were constructed from liquid precursors resulting in improved transmission compared to previous nanoparticle-based preparation protocols. First, the doping level of Sn was varied for establishing suitable conditions for a fast cyt c electrochemistry on such 3D electrodes. In a second step the pore diameter was varied in order to elucidate optimal conditions. Third, the scalability of the template-based preparation was studied from 3 to 15 layers during spin coating and the subsequent baking step. In the thickness range from 3 to 17 μm no limitation in the protein immobilization and also in the photocurrent generation was found. Consequently, a photocurrent of about 270 μA cm-2 and a turnover number (Te) of 30 e- s-1 at PSI were achieved. Because of the high current flow the withdrawal of electrons at the stromal side of PSI becomes clearly rate limiting. Here improved transport conditions and alternative electron acceptors were studied to overcome this limitation.
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- Dmitri Ciornii
- Biosystems Technology, Institute of Life Sciences and Biomedical Technologies, Technical University Wildau, 15745 Wildau, Hochschulring 1, Germany.
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Zhao F, Ruff A, Rögner M, Schuhmann W, Conzuelo F. Extended Operational Lifetime of a Photosystem-Based Bioelectrode. J Am Chem Soc 2019; 141:5102-5106. [PMID: 30888806 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.8b13869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The development of bioelectrochemical assemblies for sustainable energy transformation constitutes an increasingly important field of research. Significant progress has been made in the development of semiartificial devices for conversion of light into electrical energy by integration of photosynthetic biomolecules on electrodes. However, sufficient long-term stability of such biophotoelectrodes has been compromised by reactive species generated under aerobic operation. Therefore, meeting the requirements of practical applications still remains unsolved. We present the operation of a photosystem I-based photocathode using an electron acceptor that enables photocurrent generation under anaerobic conditions as the basis for a biodevice with substantially improved stability. A continuous operation lifetime considerably superior to previous reports and at higher light intensities is paving the way toward the potential application of semiartificial energy conversion devices.
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- Fangyuan Zhao
- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Ruhr University Bochum , Universitätsstraße 150 , D-44780 Bochum , Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Ruhr University Bochum , Universitätsstraße 150 , D-44780 Bochum , Germany
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- Plant Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology , Ruhr University Bochum , Universitätsstraße 150 , D-44780 Bochum , Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Ruhr University Bochum , Universitätsstraße 150 , D-44780 Bochum , Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Ruhr University Bochum , Universitätsstraße 150 , D-44780 Bochum , Germany
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Yates NDJ, Fascione MA, Parkin A. Methodologies for "Wiring" Redox Proteins/Enzymes to Electrode Surfaces. Chemistry 2018; 24:12164-12182. [PMID: 29637638 PMCID: PMC6120495 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201800750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The immobilization of redox proteins or enzymes onto conductive surfaces has application in the analysis of biological processes, the fabrication of biosensors, and in the development of green technologies and biochemical synthetic approaches. This review evaluates the methods through which redox proteins can be attached to electrode surfaces in a "wired" configuration, that is, one that facilitates direct electron transfer. The feasibility of simple electroactive adsorption onto a range of electrode surfaces is illustrated, with a highlight on the recent advances that have been achieved in biotechnological device construction using carbon materials and metal oxides. The covalent crosslinking strategies commonly used for the modification and biofunctionalization of electrode surfaces are also evaluated. Recent innovations in harnessing chemical biology methods for electrically wiring redox biology to surfaces are emphasized.
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of YorkHeslington RoadYorkYO10 5DDUK
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Zhao F, Hardt S, Hartmann V, Zhang H, Nowaczyk MM, Rögner M, Plumeré N, Schuhmann W, Conzuelo F. Light-induced formation of partially reduced oxygen species limits the lifetime of photosystem 1-based biocathodes. Nat Commun 2018; 9:1973. [PMID: 29773789 PMCID: PMC5958124 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-04433-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Interfacing photosynthetic proteins specifically photosystem 1 (PS1) with electrodes enables light-induced charge separation processes for powering semiartificial photobiodevices with, however, limited long-term stability. Here, we present the in-depth evaluation of a PS1/Os-complex-modified redox polymer-based biocathode by means of scanning photoelectrochemical microscopy. Focalized local illumination of the bioelectrode and concomitant collection of H2O2 at the closely positioned microelectrode provide evidence for the formation of partially reduced oxygen species under light conditions. Long-term evaluation of the photocathode at different O2 concentrations as well as after incorporating catalase and superoxide dismutase reveals the particularly challenging issue of avoiding the generation of reactive species. Moreover, the evaluation of films prepared with inactivated PS1 and free chlorophyll points out additional possible pathways for the generation of oxygen radicals. To avoid degradation of PS1 during illumination and hence to enhance the long-term stability, the operation of biophotocathodes under anaerobic conditions is indispensable.
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- Fangyuan Zhao
- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, Bochum, 44780, Germany
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- Center for Electrochemical Sciences - Molecular Nanostructures, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, Bochum, 44780, Germany
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- Plant Biochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Center for Electrochemical Sciences - Molecular Nanostructures, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, Bochum, 44780, Germany
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- Plant Biochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Plant Biochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Center for Electrochemical Sciences - Molecular Nanostructures, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, Bochum, 44780, Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, Bochum, 44780, Germany.
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, Bochum, 44780, Germany.
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Robinson MT, Cliffel DE, Jennings GK. An Electrochemical Reaction-Diffusion Model of the Photocatalytic Effect of Photosystem I Multilayer Films. J Phys Chem B 2017; 122:117-125. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.7b10374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Maxwell T. Robinson
- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
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- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
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Anaerobes in Industrial- and Environmental Biotechnology. ADVANCES IN BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING/BIOTECHNOLOGY 2016; 156:1-33. [DOI: 10.1007/10_2016_10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Protein Electrochemistry: Questions and Answers. ADVANCES IN BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING/BIOTECHNOLOGY 2016; 158:1-41. [DOI: 10.1007/10_2015_5016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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