This critical review focuses on recent advances in the bio-inspired synthesis of metal
nanomaterials (MNMs) using microorganisms, viruses, plants, proteins and DNA molecules …

We present a comprehensive review of the applications of biosynthesized metallic
nanoparticles (NPs). The biosynthesis of metallic NPs is the subject of a number of recent …

Dissimilatory sulphate reduction is the unifying and defining trait of sulphate-reducing
prokaryotes (SRP). In their predominant habitats, sulphate-rich marine sediments, SRP have …

Escherichia coli produces at least three [NiFe] hydrogenases (Hyd-1, Hyd-2 and Hyd-3). Hyd-
1 and Hyd-2 are membrane-bound respiratory isoenzymes with their catalytic subunits …

Microorganisms can change the oxidation state of metals and concomitantly deposit metal
oxides and zerovalent metals on or into their cells. The microbial mechanisms involved in …

While precious metals are available to a very limited extent, there is an increasing demand
to use them as catalyst. This is also true for palladium (Pd) catalysts and their sustainable …

Chromium contamination can be remediated by catalytic reduction with precious metal
palladium (Pd). Thus, enhancing the catalytic performance of Pd is of strong interest. An …

Biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) has recently emerged as a novel ecofriendly
process for the preparation of supported MNPs. However, accumulation of MNP …

Palladium metal nanoparticles are excellent catalysts used industrially for reactions such as
hydrogenation and Heck and Suzuki C–C coupling reactions. However, the global demand …

A new biological inspired method to produce nanopalladium is the precipitation of Pd on a
bacterium, ie, bio-Pd. This bio-Pd can be applied as catalyst in dehalogenation reactions …