Rob CarlsonThe specific in vivo reaction carried out by Huc involves some wicked complicated molecular recognition, chemistry, and material transport.
Biology is amazing.
Although in vivo Huc is membrane-associated, the authors were able to immobilize purified enzyme on a graphite electrode and generate power.
Bodes well for further development.
Interesting bit: the enzyme is robust and was functional after PAGE purification and also after freezing and heating to 80C.
Also bodes well for tech development.
In summary, nature has provided us a #nanomachine that can selectively use even low concentration H2 in atmosphere to generate #electricity.
This is something to keep an eye on.
Lots of work to do before this powers your house, of course.
Here is the @business coverage:
A Hardy Enzyme May Hold Key to Creating Power Out of Thin Air
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-09/a-hardy-enzyme-may-hold-key-to-creating-power-out-of-thin-air
DrKiki@rob_carlson you totally buried the lede!
@Drkiki I was distracted.
What were we talking about?
@rob_carlson huc, what do I even know?