There are numerous examples of enzyme mimicking catalysts:
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs): These are crystalline materials composed of metal ions coordinated to organic ligands, creating structures with large surface areas and tunable pores. MOFs can mimic the active sites of enzymes and are used in gas storage, separation, and catalysis. Dendrimers: These are highly branched, tree-like molecules that can encapsulate catalytic sites within their structure. They can mimic the microenvironment of enzyme active sites and are used in drug delivery and catalysis. Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs): These are synthetic polymers that have been molded in the presence of a template molecule. Once the template is removed, the polymer retains a cavity that can selectively bind to the target molecule, similar to enzyme-substrate interactions. Nanozymes: These are nanomaterials with enzyme-like properties. They exhibit catalytic activities similar to natural enzymes and are used in biosensing, imaging, and therapeutics.
