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  • Mimicking biological enzymes may be key to hydrogen fuel production

    Mar 29, 2023 1:00 pm by Lois YoksoulianInnovation
    Nickel-iron hydrogenase, described by researchers as “one of nature’s most complicated and beautiful enzymes,” may be crucial in the world’s push toward a renewable energy economy. Graphic courtesy Mirica group

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    • Nickel-iron hydrogenase, described by researchers as “one of nature’s most complicated and beautiful enzymes,” may be crucial in the world’s push toward a renewable energy economy. Graphic courtesy Mirica group

    Researchers say nickel-iron hydrogenase may be key to producing hydrogen for a renewable energy economy. U of I chemists have designed a synthetic molecule that mimics the hydrogen gas-producing chemical reaction performed by the enzyme.