title: Coupling photocatalysis and redox biocatalysis toward biocatalyzed artificial photosynthesis.
abstract: In green plants, solar-energy utilization is accomplished through a cascade of photoinduced electron transfer, which remains a target model for realizing artificial photosynthesis. We introduce the concept of biocatalyzed artificial photosynthesis through coupling redox biocatalysis with photocatalysis to mimic natural photosynthesis based on visible-light-driven regeneration of enzyme cofactors. Key design principles for reaction components, such as electron donors, photosensitizers, and electron mediators, are described for artificial photosynthesis involving biocatalytic assemblies. Recent research outcomes that serve as a proof of the concept are summarized and current issues are discussed to provide a future perspective.
authors: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 335 Science Road, Daejeon 305-701, Republic of Korea.
authors: Sahng Ha
authors: SH
authors: Lee
authors: Jae Hong
authors: JH
authors: Kim
authors: Chan Beum
authors: CB
authors: Park
mesh_terms: D055162:Biocatalysis; D004579:Electron Transport; D008027:Light; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D010788:Photosynthesis; D012993:Solar Energy; D013472:Sunlight; D014966:Xanthenes / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D014966:Xanthenes