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- [Yutaka Hitomi] Methane Oxidation by Metal Oxo Species in π Space
Doshisha University
Department of Science and Engineering
Professor
Methane monooxidase is a molecular machine that captures, converts and releases its substrate, methane. The goal in this research project is to reproduce the enzymatic function with precisely designed simple molecular catalysts that can capture and oxidize methane more efficiently than conventional catalysts.