Using nature's blueprint to expand catalysis with Earth-abundant metals

R. Morris Bullock, Jingguang G. Che, Laura Gagliardi, Paul J. Chiri, Omar K. Farh, Christopher H. Hendo, Christopher W. Jone, John A. Keit, Jerzy Klosin, Shelley D. Mintee, Robert H. Morri, Alexander T. Radosevic, Thomas B. Rauchfus, Neil A. Strotma, Aleksandra Vojvodic, Thomas R. War, Jenny Y. Yan, Yogesh Surendranath

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Abstract

Numerous redox transformations that are essential to life are catalyzed by metalloenzymes that feature Earth-abundant metals. In contrast, platinum-group metals have been the cornerstone of many industrial catalytic reactions for decades, providing high activity, thermal stability, and tolerance to chemical poisons. We assert that nature's blueprint provides the fundamental principles for vastly expanding the use of abundant metals in catalysis. We highlight the key physical properties of abundant metals that distinguish them from precious metals, and we look to nature to understand how the inherent attributes of abundant metals can be embraced to produce highly efficient catalysts for reactions crucial to the sustainable production and transformation of fuels and chemicals.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbereabc3183
JournalScience
Volume369
Issue number6505
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 14 2020

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