On the use of catalysis to bias reaction pathways in out-of-equilibrium systems
Michelle P. van der Helm, Tuanke de Beun, Rienk Eelkema
Abstract
up or downregulation of catalysts' levels temporarily changes the product steady state, whereas feedback elements can give unusual concentration profiles as a function of time and self-regulation in a CRN. We show that simulations can be highly effective in predicting CRN behavior. In the future, shifting the focus from enzyme catalysis towards small molecule and metal catalysis in out-of-equilibrium systems can provide us with new reaction networks and enhance their application potential in synthetic materials, overall advancing the design of man-made responsive and interactive systems.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisChemistryBiochemical engineeringComputational chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringMolecular Junctions and NanostructuresSurface Chemistry and CatalysisSpectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies