Learning from Nature’s Example: Repair Strategies in Light-Driven Catalysis
Alexander K. Mengele, Sven Rau
Abstract
The continuous repair of subunits of the photosynthetic apparatus is a key factor determining the overall efficiency of biological photosynthesis. Recent concepts for repairing artificial photocatalysts and catalytically active materials within the realm of solar fuel formation show great potential in reshaping the research directions within this field. This perspective describes the latest advances, concepts, and mechanisms in the field of catalyst repair and catalyst self-healing and provides an outlook on which additional steps need to be taken to bring artificial photosynthetic systems closer to real-life applications.
Topics & Concepts
Artificial photosynthesisNanotechnologyBiochemical engineeringRealmPerspective (graphical)Computer sciencePhotosynthesisField (mathematics)Systems engineeringEngineeringCatalysisMaterials scienceChemistryArtificial intelligencePhotocatalysisPolitical sciencePure mathematicsLawMathematicsBiochemistryElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesPhotosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms