Multiple Lines of Evidence Identify U(V) as a Key Intermediate during U(VI) Reduction by <i>Shewanella oneidensis</i> MR1
Gianni F. Vettese, Katherine Morris, Louise S. Natrajan, Samuel Shaw, Tonya Vitova, Jurij Galanzew, Debbie L. Jones, Jonathan R. Lloyd
Abstract
MR1, proceeds via a single electron transfer to form a pentavalent U(V) intermediate which disproportionates to form U(VI) and U(IV). Furthermore, we have identified significant U(V) present in post reduction solid phases, implying that U(V) may be stabilized for up to 120.5 h.
Topics & Concepts
Shewanella oneidensisKey (lock)Reduction (mathematics)ShewanellaChemistryComputational biologyBacteriaComputer scienceBiologyGeneticsComputer securityMathematicsGeometryRadioactive element chemistry and processingGeochemistry and Elemental AnalysisMicrobial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation