Trivalent metal ions promote the malic enzyme-catalyzed building of carbon–carbon bonds from CO<sub>2</sub>and pyruvate
Takayuki Katagiri, Yutaka Amao
Abstract
ME is an attractive biocatalyst for building carbon–carbon bonds through carboxylation of pyruvate with CO<sub>2</sub>. The carboxylation of pyruvate with CO<sub>2</sub>was promoted by adding a trivalent metal ion. In particular, Al<sup>3+</sup>accelerates ME-catalyzed carboxylation of pyruvate with CO<sub>2</sub>.
Topics & Concepts
CarboxylationChemistryCatalysisCarbon fibersReinforced carbon–carbonInorganic chemistryMetalOrganic chemistryComposite materialMaterials scienceComposite numberCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsEnzyme function and inhibition