Enzymatic Conversion of CO2 Carboxylation Reactions and Reduction to Energy-Rich Cl Molecules

Enzymatic Conversion of CO2 (Carboxylation Reactions and Reduction to Energy-Rich Cl Molecules) 

Abstract This chapter deals with the enzymatic cmiversion of CO2. It covers the two aspects of the fixation of the entire CO2 molecule into substrates (carboxylation) and the reduction of CO2 to other Cl (or C2) energy-richer molecules. The known mechanisms are discussed and barriers to exploitation at the industrial level 

Enzyme-catalyzed processes have been used for centuries to make wine, beer, bread, and cheese. In general, enzymatic processes are faster, cleaner, and easier to operate with respect to microbial processes, which need very strict culturing conditions and require careful separation and purification steps to obtain the products [1]. 

Aresta et al.. Reaction Mechanisms in Carbon Dioxide Conversion, DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-46831-9 9 

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