University Chemistry ›› 2022, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (3): 2110003.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202110003

Special Issue:

• Chemistry Today • Previous Articles     Next Articles

Biosynthesis of High-Energy Chemicals

Zipeng Chen1, Yuqin Zhao2, Chen Wang1, Xiuxiu Wang1, Wei Wei2, Jing Zhao1,*()   

  1. 1 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
    2 School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
  • Received:2021-10-08 Accepted:2021-11-15 Published:2021-12-22
  • Contact: Jing Zhao E-mail:jingzhao@nju.edu.cn

Abstract:

From molecules to cells, the energy demand is ubiquitous in our society. Synthesis and utilization of high-energy chemicals is a major challenge scientifically and economically. The current chemical synthesis of high-energy compounds often generates pollution and consumes a lot of energy. With the existence of by-products, it's hard to separate target products. Compared to chemical synthesis, biosynthesis is considered environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy, and is in accord with the Carbon Neutralization goal. Biosynthesis of high-energy chemicals is one of the fastest growing fields. This article will choose 4 chemicals, in terms of energy source, energetic materials and bio-high-energy compounds, to briefly introduce the correspondent biosynthesis pathway and key metalloenzyme.

Key words: High-energy chemicals, Biosynthesis, Hydrogen, Azoxy bond, Butane-1, 2, 4-triol, Polyphosphate