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Coupling H2 to electron transfer

J P Collman1

  • 1Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, California 94305, USA.

Nature Structural Biology
|March 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

A novel ruthenium/iron complex catalyzes the conversion of dihydrogen into protons and electrons. This discovery provides key insights into the mechanisms of biological hydrogenases.

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Area of Science:

  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Bioinorganic Chemistry
  • Catalysis

Background:

  • Biological hydrogenases are enzymes that catalyze the reversible oxidation of molecular hydrogen.
  • Understanding the mechanisms of hydrogen activation is crucial for developing artificial systems for energy conversion.
  • Transition metal complexes are often studied as models for hydrogenase active sites.