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  • Biocatalysis and Photocatalysis
  • Bioinspired Chemistry
  • Green Chemistry

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  • Mimicking natural photosynthesis for chemical synthesis.
  • Leveraging enzymes and bioinspired catalysts for efficient reactions.
  • Utilizing mild, aqueous conditions with renewable energy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review light-driven biocatalysis systems.
  • To discuss enzymes and biomolecular catalysts activated by photosensitizers.
  • To highlight key chemical reactions in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on photocatalytic systems.
  • Focus on enzymes and engineered biomolecular catalysts.
  • Electron transfer activation from photosensitizers.

Main Results:

  • Examples of enzymes and engineered catalysts in photocatalysis.
  • Demonstration of light-driven C-H oxidation, proton, water, CO2, and N2 reduction.
  • Highlighting forefront chemical reactions.

Conclusions:

  • Light-driven biocatalysis offers efficient and specific chemical transformations.
  • Challenges remain in fully realizing the potential of these systems.
  • Potential for environmentally friendly synthesis using sunlight.