Thursday, December 15, 2011

Merging the old with the new


Biomimetic chemistry: Merging the old with the new

  • The classic organometallic compound ferrocene has been combined with a unique diiron unit in the latest synthetic analogue of an enzyme active site, achieving the three functionalities needed for a working model of diiron hydrogenase, itself of ancient origin.


Highlight of Camara's Nature Chemistry written by MYD in Nature Chemistry

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