Combination of a photosystem 1-based photocathode and a photosystem 2-based photoanode to a z-scheme mimic for biophotovoltaic applications

Tim Kothe, Nicolas Plumeré, Adrian Badura, Marc M. Nowaczyk, Dmitrii A. Guschin, Matthias Rögner, Wolfgang Schuhmann

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Abstract

Z-Scheme on wires: The two photosystems of the natural photosynthetic Z-scheme have been connected by immobilizing them within redox hydrogels on individual electrodes. Upon irradiation, this biophotovoltaic device produced photocurrents as a closed and autonomous system. The open-circuit voltage of the cell corresponds to the potential difference between the two redox hydrogels and indicates the coupling of the two charge separation steps.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)14233-14236
Number of pages4
JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition in English
Volume52
Issue number52
DOIs
StatePublished - 23 Dec 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Z-scheme
  • biophotoelectrodes
  • photosystem 1
  • photosystem 2
  • redox hydrogels

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