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Competition between intra-protein charge recombination and electron transfer outside photosystem I complexes used for photovoltaic applications. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2022; 21:319-336. [PMID: 35119621 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-022-00170-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Photosystem I (PSI) complexes isolated from three different species were electrodeposited on FTO conducting glass, forming a photoactive multilayer of the photo-electrode, for investigation of intricate electron transfer (ET) properties in such green hybrid nanosystems. The internal quantum efficiency of photo-electrochemical cells (PEC) containing the PSI-based photo-electrodes did not exceed ~ 0.5%. To reveal the reason for such a low efficiency of photocurrent generation, the temporal evolution of the transient concentration of the photo-oxidized primary electron donor, P+, was studied in aqueous suspensions of the PSI complexes by time-resolved absorption spectroscopy. The results of these measurements provided the information on: (1) completeness of charge separation in PSI reaction centers (RCs), (2) dynamics of internal charge recombination, and (3) efficiency of electron transfer from PSI to the electrolyte, which is the reaction competing with the internal charge recombination in the PSI RC. The efficiency of the full charge separation in the PSI complexes used for functionalization of the electrodes was ~ 90%, indicating that incomplete charge separation was not the main reason for the small yield of photocurrents. For the PSI particles isolated from a green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, the probability of ET outside PSI was ~ 30-40%, whereas for their counterparts isolated from a cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 and a red alga Cyanidioschyzon merolae, it represented a mere ~ 4%. We conclude from the transient absorption data for the PSI biocatalysts in solution that the observed small photocurrent efficiency of ~ 0.5% for all the PECs analyzed in this study is likely due to: (1) limited efficiency of ET outside PSI, particularly in the case of PECs based on PSI from Synechocystis and C. merolae, and (2) the electrolyte-mediated electric short-circuiting in PSI particles forming the photoactive layer, particularly in the case of the C. reinhardtii PEC.
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Izzo M, Jacquet M, Fujiwara T, Harputlu E, Mazur R, Wróbel P, Góral T, Unlu CG, Ocakoglu K, Miyagishima S, Kargul J. Development of a Novel Nanoarchitecture of the Robust Photosystem I from a Volcanic Microalga Cyanidioschyzon merolae on Single Layer Graphene for Improved Photocurrent Generation. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:8396. [PMID: 34445103 PMCID: PMC8395140 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22168396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Here, we report the development of a novel photoactive biomolecular nanoarchitecture based on the genetically engineered extremophilic photosystem I (PSI) biophotocatalyst interfaced with a single layer graphene via pyrene-nitrilotriacetic acid self-assembled monolayer (SAM). For the oriented and stable immobilization of the PSI biophotocatalyst, an His6-tag was genetically engineered at the N-terminus of the stromal PsaD subunit of PSI, allowing for the preferential binding of this photoactive complex with its reducing side towards the graphene monolayer. This approach yielded a novel robust and ordered nanoarchitecture designed to generate an efficient direct electron transfer pathway between graphene, the metal redox center in the organic SAM and the photo-oxidized PSI biocatalyst. The nanosystem yielded an overall current output of 16.5 µA·cm-2 for the nickel- and 17.3 µA·cm-2 for the cobalt-based nanoassemblies, and was stable for at least 1 h of continuous standard illumination. The novel green nanosystem described in this work carries the high potential for future applications due to its robustness, highly ordered and simple architecture characterized by the high biophotocatalyst loading as well as simplicity of manufacturing.
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- Miriam Izzo
- Solar Fuels Laboratory, Center of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2C, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (M.I.); (M.J.)
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- Solar Fuels Laboratory, Center of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2C, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (M.I.); (M.J.)
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- Department of Gene Function and Phenomics, National Institute of Genetics, Yata 111, Mishima 411-8540, Japan; (T.F.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Engineering Fundamental Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Tarsus University, Tarsus 33400, Turkey; (E.H.); (K.O.)
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- Department of Metabolic Regulation, Faculty of Biology, Institute of Biochemistry, University of Warsaw, Miecznikowa 1, 02-096 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 5, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Cryomicroscopy and Electron Diffraction Core Facility, Center of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pamukkale University, Denizli 20070, Turkey;
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- Department of Engineering Fundamental Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Tarsus University, Tarsus 33400, Turkey; (E.H.); (K.O.)
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- Department of Gene Function and Phenomics, National Institute of Genetics, Yata 111, Mishima 411-8540, Japan; (T.F.); (S.M.)
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- Solar Fuels Laboratory, Center of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2C, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland; (M.I.); (M.J.)
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Yamanoi Y, Nakae T, Nishihara H. Bio-organic-inorganic hybrid soft materials: photoelectric conversion systems based on photosystem I and II with molecular wires. CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1246/cl.210111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Yoshinori Yamanoi
- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Research Center for Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda-shi, Chiba 278-8510, Japan
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Cross-Sectional TEM Analysis of an ITO Surface Coated with Photosystem I and Molecular Wires. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-016-0396-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Nguyen K, Bruce BD. Growing green electricity: progress and strategies for use of photosystem I for sustainable photovoltaic energy conversion. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-BIOENERGETICS 2014; 1837:1553-66. [PMID: 24388916 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbabio.2013.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2013] [Revised: 12/17/2013] [Accepted: 12/25/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Oxygenic photosynthesis is driven via sequential action of Photosystem II (PSII) and (PSI)reaction centers via the Z-scheme. Both of these pigment-membrane protein complexes are found in cyanobacteria, algae, and plants. Unlike PSII, PSI is remarkably stable and does not undergo limiting photo-damage. This stability, as well as other fundamental structural differences, makes PSI the most attractive reaction centers for applied photosynthetic applications. These applied applications exploit the efficient light harvesting and high quantum yield of PSI where the isolated PSI particles are redeployed providing electrons directly as a photocurrent or, via a coupled catalyst to yield H₂. Recent advances in molecular genetics, synthetic biology, and nanotechnology have merged to allow PSI to be integrated into a myriad of biohybrid devices. In photocurrent producing devices, PSI has been immobilized onto various electrode substrates with a continuously evolving toolkit of strategies and novel reagents. However, these innovative yet highly variable designs make it difficult to identify the rate-limiting steps and/or components that function as bottlenecks in PSI-biohybrid devices. In this study we aim to highlight these recent advances with a focus on identifying the similarities and differences in electrode surfaces, immobilization/orientation strategies, and artificial redox mediators. Collectively this work has been able to maintain an annual increase in photocurrent density (Acm⁻²) of ~10-fold over the past decade. The potential drawbacks and attractive features of some of these schemes are also discussed with their feasibility on a large-scale. As an environmentally benign and renewable resource, PSI may provide a new sustainable source of bioenergy. This article is part of a special issue entitled: photosynthesis research for sustainability: keys to produce clean energy.
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- Khoa Nguyen
- Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA; Department of Microbiology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA; Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA.
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Miyachi M, Yamanoi Y, Nakazato K, Nishihara H. Bio-inspired photoresponse of porphyrin-attached gold nanoparticles on a field-effect transistor. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-BIOENERGETICS 2013; 1837:1567-71. [PMID: 24291676 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbabio.2013.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2013] [Revised: 11/07/2013] [Accepted: 11/15/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A bio-inspired photoresponse was engineered in porphyrin-attached Au nanoparticles (AuNPs) on a field-effect transistor (FET). The system mimics photosynthetic electron transfer, using porphyrin derivatives as photosensitizers and AuNPs as photoelectron counting devices. Porphyrin-protected AuNPs were immobilized onto the gate of an FET via the formation of self-assembled monolayers. Photoinduced electron transfer from the porphyrin led to single electron transfer at the Au nanoparticles, which was monitored via a changing gate voltage on the FET in the presence of organic electrolyte. The further attachment of other functional molecules to this system should enable various other potential functionalities. This article is part of a special issue entitled: photosynthesis research for sustainability: keys to produce clean energy.
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- Mariko Miyachi
- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan.
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan.
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Sakamoto R, Katagiri S, Maeda H, Nishihara H. Bis(terpyridine) metal complex wires: Excellent long-range electron transfer ability and controllable intrawire redox conduction on silicon electrode. Coord Chem Rev 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2012.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Kargul J, Janna Olmos JD, Krupnik T. Structure and function of photosystem I and its application in biomimetic solar-to-fuel systems. JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2012; 169:1639-1653. [PMID: 22784471 DOI: 10.1016/j.jplph.2012.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2012] [Revised: 05/09/2012] [Accepted: 05/11/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Photosystem I (PSI) is one of the most efficient biological macromolecular complexes that converts solar energy into condensed energy of chemical bonds. Despite high structural complexity, PSI operates with a quantum yield close to 1.0 and to date, no man-made synthetic system approached this remarkable efficiency. This review highlights recent developments in dissecting molecular structure and function of the prokaryotic and eukaryotic PSI. It also overviews progress in the application of this complex as a natural photocathode for production of hydrogen within the biomimetic solar-to-fuel nanodevices.
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- Joanna Kargul
- Department of Plant Molecular Physiology, University of Warsaw, ul. Miecznikowa 1, 02-096 Warsaw, Poland.
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Nishimori Y, Maeda H, Katagiri S, Sendo J, Miyachi M, Sakamoto R, Yamanoi Y, Nishihara H. Synthesis and Electron Transfer Properties of Metal Complex Oligomer Wires with an Inherent Potential Gradient on Gold Electrode. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/masy.201200016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Wild A, Winter A, Schlütter F, Schubert US. Advances in the field of π-conjugated 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridines. Chem Soc Rev 2011; 40:1459-511. [DOI: 10.1039/c0cs00074d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 417] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Spampinato V, Tuccitto N, Quici S, Calabrese V, Marletta G, Torrisi A, Licciardello A. Functionalization of oxide surfaces by terpyridine phosphonate ligands: surface reactions and anchoring geometry. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2010; 26:8400-8406. [PMID: 20349973 DOI: 10.1021/la9048314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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A strategy for creating a general-purposes surface functionalization platform is reported, based on direct attachment of phosphate groups onto hydroxylated surfaces and subsequent formation of a terpyridine-based monolayer. Such a platform is suitable for the construction, onto technologically relevant oxide surfaces, of single- and multilayer structures of interest in technological applications. In particular, the paper describes the successful attachment of 4-(2,2':6',2''-terpyridine-4-yl)benzenephosphonic acid (1, PPTP) onto a SiO(2) surface previously functionalized by means of Zr-phosphate groups. Two alternative anchoring strategies of the PPTP were explored: (i) a direct one-step way, implying no protection of terpyridinic functionality, and (ii) a three-step way, implying protection and successive deprotection of this group. It was found that, in the first case, the PPTP ligand anchoring to the Zr-containing phosphate layer takes place by means of terpyridinic group. At variance of this, in the second case, due to the protection of the terpyridinic functionality, the anchoring process takes place through the phosphonic group, making the terpyridinic moiety available for further reactions, i.e., multilayer constructs. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) were used to study the functionalized surfaces, providing information on coverage, chemical structure, and stoichiometry of the various functionalized layers and, among the others, clear evidence of the PPTP linkage and orientation.
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- Valentina Spampinato
- Laboratorio di Superfici Molecolari e Nanotecnologie, Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche Università degli Studi di Catania, viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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Miyachi M, Yamanoi Y, Shibata Y, Matsumoto H, Nakazato K, Konno M, Ito K, Inoue Y, Nishihara H. A photosensing system composed of photosystem I, molecular wire, gold nanoparticle, and double surfactants in water. Chem Commun (Camb) 2010; 46:2557-9. [DOI: 10.1039/b926841c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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FABRICATION AND OPTOELECTRONIC CONVERSION OF LAYER-BY-LAYERSELF-ASSEMBLY FILMS BASED ON TERPYRIDINES AND METAL IONS ON SURFACE OF SUBSTRATE MODIFIED BY DIAZORESIN AND 4-FORMYLBENZOIC ACID. ACTA POLYM SIN 2009. [DOI: 10.3724/sp.j.1105.2009.01301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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