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Energy from photobioreactors: Bioencapsulation of photosynthetically active molecules, organelles, and whole cells within biologically inert matrices
Rooke, J. C.; Meunier, C.; Léonard, Alexandre et al.
2008In Pure and Applied Chemistry, 80 (11), p. 2345-2376
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Keywords :
Energy materials; Photobioreactors; Photosynthesis; Bioencapsulation; Bioactive molecules; Organelles; CO2 reduction; Chemical energy; Solar energy; Whole cells
Abstract :
[en] Photosynthesis is a highly efficient solar energy transformation process. Exploiting this natural phenomenon is one way to overcome the shortage in the Earth's fuel resources. This review summarizes the work carried out in the field of photobioreactor design via the immobilization of photosynthetically active matter within biologically inert matrices and the potential biotechnological applications of the obtained hybrid materials within the domain of solar energy to chemical energy transformation. The first part deals with the design of artificial photosynthetic reaction centers (RCs) by the encapsulation of pigments, proteins, and complexes. The action of thylakoids, chloroplasts, and whole plant cells, immobilized in biocompatible supports, in the conversion of CO 2 into chemical energy, is also addressed. Finally, the latest advances in the exploitation of the bioactivity of photosynthetically active micro-organisms are explored in terms of the production of secondary metabolites and hydrogen. © 2008 IUPAC.
Disciplines :
Chemistry
Biotechnology
Author, co-author :
Rooke, J. C.;  Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix - Namur - FUNDP > Chimie > Chimie des Matériaux Inorganiques
Meunier, C.;  Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix - Namur - FUNDP > Chimie > Chimie des Matériaux Inorganiques
Léonard, Alexandre  ;  Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix - Namur - FUNDP > Chimie > Chimie des Matériaux Inorganiques
Su, B.-L.;  Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix - Namur - FUNDP > Chimie > Chimie des Matériaux Inorganiques
Language :
English
Title :
Energy from photobioreactors: Bioencapsulation of photosynthetically active molecules, organelles, and whole cells within biologically inert matrices
Publication date :
2008
Journal title :
Pure and Applied Chemistry
ISSN :
0033-4545
Publisher :
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, United States
Volume :
80
Issue :
11
Pages :
2345-2376
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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