Biomimetic CO₂ Capture Unlocked through Enzyme Mining: Discovery of a Highly Thermo- and Alkali-Stable Carbonic Anhydrase.

ABSTRACT: Taking immediate action to combat the urgent threat of CO₂-driven global warming is crucial for ensuring a habitable planet. Decarbonizing the industrial sector requires implementing sustainable carbon-capture technologies, such as biomimetic hot potassium carbonate capture (BioHPC). BioHPC is superior to traditional amine-based strategies due to its eco-friendly nature. This innovative technology relies on robust carbonic anhydrases (CAs), enzymes that accelerate CO₂ hydration and endure harsh industrial conditions like high temperature and alkalinity. Thus, the discovery of highly stable CAs is crucial for the BioHPC technology advancement. Through high-throughput bioinformatics analysis, we identified a highly thermo- and alkali-stable CA, termed CA-KR1, originatin

SUBMITTER: Rigkos K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11465738 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature