Issue 1, 2008

Solar water-splitting into H2 and O2: design principles of photosystem II and hydrogenases

Abstract

This review aims at presenting the principles of water-oxidation in photosystem II and of hydrogen production by the two major classes of hydrogenases in order to facilitate application for the design of artificial catalysts for solar fuel production.

Graphical abstract: Solar water-splitting into H2 and O2: design principles of photosystem II and hydrogenases

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
27 May 2008
Accepted
17 Jun 2008
First published
30 Jun 2008

Energy Environ. Sci., 2008,1, 15-31

Solar water-splitting into H2 and O2: design principles of photosystem II and hydrogenases

W. Lubitz, E. J. Reijerse and J. Messinger, Energy Environ. Sci., 2008, 1, 15 DOI: 10.1039/B808792J

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