Electroenzymatic CO <sub>2</sub> Fixation
Abstract
ABSTRACT Replacing fossil resources with renewable alternatives for chemical production requires highly integrated, energy‐efficient, and selective CO 2 utilization processes. Electroenzymatic CO 2 fixation offers a promising pathway, combining high energy efficiency with unparalleled product selectivity, making it a viable approach for synthesizing complex molecules. This review outlines the fundamental principles of bioelectrocatalytic CO 2 conversion using reductases and carboxylases, providing an overview of the available enzymes, their product range, and key thermodynamic and kinetic considerations. By highlighting both the potential and limitations of electrochemical CO 2 fixation, this review aims to inform future progress in the discovery, engineering, and application of CO 2 ‐converting enzymes, with the ultimate goal of realizing the full potential of electroenzymatic CO 2 fixation for the sustainable synthesis of fine and specialty chemicals.
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Authors (5)
Leonardo Castañeda‐Losada
Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB Bio‐, Chemo‐ and Electrocatalysis BioCat Straubing Germany
Michael Richter
Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB Bio‐, Chemo‐ and Electrocatalysis BioCat Straubing Germany
Christophe Léger
Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, Laboratoire de Bioénergétique et Ingénierie des Protéines
Vincent Fourmond
Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, Laboratoire de Bioénergétique et Ingénierie des Protéines
Nicolas Plumeré
Technical University of Munich (TUM), Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability