Author: Lena Josefine Daumann Publisher: Springer ISBN: 3319066293 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 253
Book Description
Lena Daumanns's thesis describes structural and functional studies of the enzyme Glycerophosphodiesterase (GpdQ) from Enterobacter aerogenes. It also examines the properties of small mimics of this enzyme and related binuclear metallohydrolases such as the metallo-ß-lactamases to enhance our understanding of hydrolytic cleavage of important substrates like phosphoesters and β-lactams. Overall, this project has led to a better understanding of the metal ion binding and active site structural features of the enzyme GpdQ. Daumann describes how she successfully immobilized phosphoesterase and related biomimetics on solid supports for potential applications in the area of bioremediation of organophosphate pesticides. Analysis shows that both the enzyme and biomimetics can be stored on the solid support without loss of activity. Furthermore, the author specroscopically and mechanistically characterized a number of Zn(II), Cd(II) and Co(II) complexes, some of which are among the most active biomimetics towards organophosphates reported to date. This thesis makes excellent reading for non-specialists because each chapter includes a short introduction section.
Author: Marjan Eggermont Publisher: Elsevier ISBN: 0128210540 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 591
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Biomimicry for Materials, Design and Habitats: Innovations and Applications and is a survey of the recent work of recognized experts in a variety of fields who employ biomimicry and related paradigms to solve key problems of interest within design, science, technology, and society. Topics covered include innovations from biomimicry in materials, product design, architecture, and biological sciences. The book is a useful resource for educators, designers, researchers, engineers, and materials scientists, taking them from the theory behind biomimicry to real world applications. Living systems have evolved innovative solutions to challenges that humans face on a daily basis. Nonlinear multifunctional systems that have a symbiotic relationship with their environment are the domain of nature. Morphological solutions for buildings inspired by nature can be used for skins, surfaces, and structures to facilitate environmental adaptation of buildings to increase occupant comfort and reduce energy demands. Birds can teach us to produce novel structures, 3D printing can be informed by oysters and mussels, and mycelium may show us the way to fabricate new biocomposites in architecture. Therefore, it is in nature that we seek inspiration for the solutions to tomorrow's challenges. - Presents new directions in education and the various applications of biomimicry within industry, including bio-inspired entrepreneurship - Discusses the role of biomimicry in education, innovation, and product design - Covers applications in systems engineering and design, novel materials with applications in 3D printing, and bio-inspired architecture - Includes perspectives on sustainability detailing the role that bio-inspiration or biomimicry plays in sustainability
Author: Tatjana N. Parac-Vogt Publisher: Frontiers Media SA ISBN: 2889631532 Category : Languages : en Pages : 167
Book Description
Reactions catalyzed by metalloenzymes have great potential for applications in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. While only a few of these enzymes have yet been used in such applications, in the last few decades numerous efficient, selective, environmentally friendly and economical synthetic analogues have been described, including supramolecular, polymeric, nanoparticulate and lowmolecular- weight organometallic complexes, and metal organic frameworks. In this Research Topic, we present a collection of original research and review articles that show significant recent advances made in the rational design of such artificial metalloenzymes.
Author: Edward I. Solomon Publisher: ISBN: Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 488
Book Description
This volume contains recent advances in spectrographic methods, including EPR, magnetic Mossbauer, paramagnetic and multi-D NMR, metalloprotein crystallography, EAS, magnetic circular dichroism, resonance Raman, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and electron structure calculations. The book concentrates on topics where spectrographic methods have had a major impact, such as electron transfer, cluster interactions, intermediates, and definition of active site structure, and it includes a thorough tutorial on basic methods.
Author: Lawrence Que Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company ISBN: 9781891389023 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 574
Book Description
This text provides detailed coverage of physical methods used in bioinorganic chemistry. By integrating theory with experimentation, and providing a more biological orientation, the book aims to serve as a major textbook for students of bioinorganic chemistry.
Author: Peter M. H. Kroneck Publisher: de Gruyter ISBN: 9783110588903 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
One of the biggest questions in today's biochemistry is how biological molecules became essential for the processes that occur within living cells. This new book from outstanding Metal Ions in Life Science series gives an overview about biochemical
Author: Kiyoshi Tomioka Publisher: Springer ISBN: 9811034214 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 285
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The methodologies and technologies adaptable to process chemistry are the focus of this unique book, as new catalysts, reactions, and methods for the synthesis of functional materials are dealt with in depth for the first time. Those materials take in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, functional materials, chemical raw materials, and other substances in the field of process chemistry including green chemistry. Process chemistry underpins the competitiveness of chemical and pharmaceutical industries, but its stagnation is estimated to cause industrial depression and excessive loss. For that reason, chemists focus on process chemistry consistently so that the development of novel and efficient new reactions and technologies provides an essential stimulus. In addition, this volume describes the important development of selected new synthetic devices for process development and the process design for a larger scale, thus furnishing a valuable source for all who are engaged in process chemistry.
Author: Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz Publisher: Wiley-VCH ISBN: Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 480
Book Description
Destined to set the standard, this book meets the need for a didactic textbook focusing on the role of model systems in bioinorganic chemistry. The first part features concepts in bioinorganic chemistry such as electron transfer, medicinal inorganic chemistry, bioorganometallics and metal DNA complexes, while the second part presents inorganic model chemistry on metallo-enzymes, organized by metal ion. Experts in the pertinent fields provide a didactically well-organized background on relevant biological systems, as well as on their structural, functional and spectroscopic properties. All chapters are similarly structured, each one beginning with a timeline featuring the most important historical facts on the subject, followed by a table of the most significant enzymes. The authors also summarize key developments and open questions within the respective model systems. This book is aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry, biochemistry, life science and related fields.
Author: Rainer Pöttgen Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG ISBN: 3110653729 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 816
Book Description
This work introduces into the chemistry, materials science and technology of Rare Earth Elements. The chapters by experienced lecturers describe comprehensively the recent studies of their characteristics, properties and applications in functional materials. Due to the broad range of covered topics as hydrogen storage materials, LEDs or permanent magnets this work gives an up-to-date presentation of this fascinating research.
Author: Lena Josefine Daumann
Author: Lena Daumann
Author: Marjan Eggermont
Author: Tatjana N. Parac-Vogt
Author: Edward I. Solomon
Author: Lawrence Que
Author: Peter M. H. Kroneck
Author: Kiyoshi Tomioka
Author: Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz
Author: Rainer Pöttgen