Water splitting by Photosystem II--where do we go from here?
As this special issue shows, we know quite a lot about the workings of Photosystem II and the oxidation of water to molecular O(2). However, there are still many questions and details that remain to be answered. In this article, I very briefly outline some aspects of Photosystem II electron transport that are crucial for the efficient oxidation of water and require further studies. To fully understand Photosystem II reactions is not only a satisfying intellectual pursuit, but is also an important goal as we develop new solar technologies for the splitting of water into pure O(2) and H(2) for use as a potential fuel source. "As Students of the Past, We Send Greetings to the Students of the Future".
Wydrzynski
Thomas J
TJ
School of Biology, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, Australian National University, Canberrra, ACT 0200, Australia. tom.wydrzynski@anu.edu.au
D001671:Biochemistry / Q000639:trends*; D004579:Electron Transport; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D010100:Oxygen / Q000378:metabolism*; D010788:Photosynthesis; D045332:Photosystem II Protein Complex / Q000378:metabolism*; D014867:Water / Q000378:metabolism*
D045332:Photosystem II Protein Complex; D014867:Water; D010100:Oxygen