自然和人工光合作用水裂解催化剂

Catalysts for Water-Splitting Reaction in Natural and Artificial Photosynthesis

近年生物光合作用水裂解催化中心的结构研究取得重要进展,为人工模拟光合作用水裂解研究提供了理想的蓝图。人工模拟生物水裂解催化中心、制备高效和廉价的人工水裂解催化剂、获得电能和(或)氢能被认为是解决人类所面临的能源危机和环境污染问题的理想途径。这方面的研究具有重要科学意义和应用价值,同时也是广受关注的重大科学前沿。本文对最近生物水裂解催化中心和其人工模拟研究进展进行了评述。

The structure of the catalytic center for water-splitting reaction in natural photosynthesis has been revealed recently,which provides a blueprint for the development of artificial water-splitting catalyst in artificial photosynthesis. Mimicking the natural catalyst to prepare efficient and low-cost artificial catalysts and produce electric energy and / or hydrogen energy by using sun light and water has been considered to be an ideal way to solve the energy crisis and environmental pollution of our society. This field is a well-known major scientific frontier and may be crucial for both fundamental scientific research and potential application. Here,recent advance of the water-splitting catalyst in natural and artificial photosynthesis was reviewed.