Iron Nitrogenase Enzyme Shows Promise for CO2 Reduction
New research reveals the enzyme's efficiency in converting carbon dioxide to valuable hydrocarbons, challenging traditional views on nitrogenases.
- Iron nitrogenase reduces CO2 three times more efficiently than molybdenum nitrogenase.
- The enzyme produces formic acid and methane at atmospheric CO2 levels.
- Findings suggest widespread natural CO2 reduction by iron nitrogenase.
- Potential applications include sustainable, carbon-neutral bioproduction.
- Research led by Johannes Rebelein at the Max Planck Institute.
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