Reduction of Carbon Dioxide by a Molybdenum-Containing Formate Dehydrogenase: A Kinetic and Mechanistic Study

• Published in: Journal of the American Chemical Society Vol. 138; no. 28; pp. 8834 - 8846
• Main Authors: Maia, Luisa B, Fonseca, Luis, Moura, Isabel, Moura, José J. G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American Chemical Society 20.07.2016

Carbon dioxide accumulation is a major concern for the ecosystems, but its abundance and low cost make it an interesting source for the production of chemical feedstocks and fuels. However, the thermodynamic and kinetic stability of the carbon dioxide molecule makes its activation a challenging task...