Trends in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
32(6), P. 554 - 564
Published: April 13, 2023
The
evolution
of
nitrogen
fixation
undoubtedly
altered
nearly
all
corners
the
biosphere,
given
essential
role
in
synthesis
biomass.
To
date,
there
is
no
unified
view
on
what
planetary
conditions
gave
rise
to
or
how
these
have
sustained
it
evolutionarily.
Intriguingly,
concentrations
metals
that
nitrogenases
require
function
changed
throughout
Earth's
history.
In
this
review,
we
describe
interconnection
metal
and
cycles
with
nitrogenase
importance
ancient
ecology
formation
modern
cycle.
We
argue
exploration
cycle's
deep
past
will
provide
insights
into
humanity's
immediate
environmental
challenges
centered
availability.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(35)
Published: July 7, 2023
Abstract
The
electrochemical
nitrate
(NO
3
−
)
reduction
reaction
RR)
to
ammonia
(NH
represents
a
sustainable
approach
for
denitrification
balance
global
nitrogen
cycles
and
an
alternative
traditional
thermal
Haber‐Bosch
processes.
Here,
we
present
supramolecular
strategy
promoting
NH
production
in
water
from
NO
RR
by
integrating
two‐dimensional
(2D)
molecular
cobalt
porphyrin
(
CoTPP
units
into
three‐dimensional
(3D)
porous
organic
cage
architecture.
box
CoPB‐C8
enhances
active
site
exposure,
facilitates
substrate–catalyst
interactions,
improves
catalyst
stability,
leading
turnover
numbers
frequencies
exceeding
200,000
56
s
−1
,
respectively.
These
values
represent
15‐fold
increase
activity
200‐mV
improvement
overpotential
the
3D
structure
compared
its
2D
counterpart.
Synthetic
tuning
of
peripheral
alkyl
substituents
highlights
importance
porosity
cavity
size
on
activity.
findings
establish
incorporation
confined
space
microenvironments
as
effective
design
enhancing
electrocatalysis.
Biochar,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Jan. 18, 2023
Abstract
Biochar
(BC)
and
nanoparticle-decorated
biochar
(NPs@BC)
have
emerged
as
potential
high-performance
function
materials
to
facilitate
simultaneous
soil
remediation
agricultural
production.
Therefore,
there
is
an
urgent
need
incorporate
environmental
sustainability
human
health
targets
into
BC
NPs@BC
selection
design
processes.
In
contrast
extensive
research
on
the
preparation,
modification,
application
of
ecosystems,
reports
about
adapted
framework
material
strategy
under
considerations
are
still
limited.
Nevertheless,
few
studies
systematically
explored
impact
including
biota,
geochemical
properties,
nutrient
cycles,
which
critical
for
large-scale
utilization
a
multifunctional
product.
The
main
objective
this
systematic
literature
review
show
high
degrees
contaminant
removal
different
heavy
metals
organic
pollutants,
quantify
economic,
environmental,
toxicological
outcomes
in
context
sustainable
agriculture.
To
address
need,
review,
we
summarized
synthesis
techniques
characterization,
highlighted
linkage
between
evolution
properties
with
based
effects,
hazards,
economic
considerations.
Then,
advances
pollutants
minutely
discussed.
Eventually,
positively
acts
agriculture,
declared.
meantime,
evaluating
from
perspective
plant
growth,
characterizations
well
carbon
nitrogen
cycle
was
conducted,
comprehending
sustainability.
Our
work
may
develop
that
can
inform
decision-making
use
promising
applications
prevent
unintended
consequences,
expected
guide
boost
development
highly
efficient
agriculture
applications.
Graphical
Trends in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
32(6), P. 554 - 564
Published: April 13, 2023
The
evolution
of
nitrogen
fixation
undoubtedly
altered
nearly
all
corners
the
biosphere,
given
essential
role
in
synthesis
biomass.
To
date,
there
is
no
unified
view
on
what
planetary
conditions
gave
rise
to
or
how
these
have
sustained
it
evolutionarily.
Intriguingly,
concentrations
metals
that
nitrogenases
require
function
changed
throughout
Earth's
history.
In
this
review,
we
describe
interconnection
metal
and
cycles
with
nitrogenase
importance
ancient
ecology
formation
modern
cycle.
We
argue
exploration
cycle's
deep
past
will
provide
insights
into
humanity's
immediate
environmental
challenges
centered
availability.
