Proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) underpins energy conversion in chemistry and
biology. Four energy systems are described whose discoveries are based on PCET: the …

Many microorganisms live in the form of a biofilm. Although they are feared in the medical
sector, biofilms that are composed of non-pathogenic organisms can be highly beneficial in …

Artificial photosynthesis systems are proposed as an efficient alternative route to capture
CO2 to produce additional food for growing global demand. Here a two-step CO2 …

Cupriavidus necator is a bacterium with a high phenotypic diversity and versatile metabolic
capabilities. It has been extensively studied as a model hydrogen oxidizer, as well as a …

The runaway production and consumption of oil-based plastics are key drivers of global
warming and the increased carbon footprint. Besides, most of this plastic debris ends up in …

The integration of carbon dioxide (CO 2) capture and conversion processes presents an
opportunity to reduce energy and capital costs required to create useful products from dilute …

Electricity is paramount to the technical world and plays an increasingly important role as a
future energy carrier. Yet, it is not widely used to directly power biological systems. Here, we …

Decelerating global warming is one of the predominant challenges of our time and will
require conversion of CO 2 to usable products and commodity chemicals. Of particular …

The development of novel, sustainable, and robust food production technologies represents
one of the major pillars to address the most significant challenges humanity is going to face …

Climate crisis and rapid population growth are posing some of the most urgent challenges to
mankind and have intensified the need for the deployment of carbon recycling and carbon …