Catalytic resonance theory: the catalytic mechanics of programmable ratchets.

ABSTRACT: Catalytic reaction networks of multiple elementary steps operating under dynamic conditions via a programmed input oscillation are difficult to interpret and optimize due to reaction system complexity. To understand these dynamic systems, individual elementary catalytic reactions oscillating between catalyst states were evaluated to identify their three fundamental characteristics that define their ability to promote reactions away from equilibrium. First, elementary catalytic reactions exhibit directionality to promote reactions forward or backward from equilibrium as determined by a ratchet directionality metric comprised of the input oscillation duty cycle and the reaction rate constants. Second, catalytic ratchets are defined by the catalyst state of strong or weak binding that

SUBMITTER: Murphy MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11307141 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature