Several bio-inspired catalysts have shown great promise in various applications:
- Metalloenzymes: Inspired by natural enzymes that contain metal ions (e.g., cytochrome P450), synthetic metalloenzymes have been developed for oxidation reactions. - Biomimetic Membranes: These membranes mimic the selective permeability of biological membranes and are used in processes like water purification and gas separation. - Peptide-Based Catalysts: Short peptides can self-assemble into nanostructures that mimic the catalytic activity of enzymes. - Porphyrin Complexes: Inspired by the heme group in hemoglobin, these complexes are used in oxidation and reduction reactions.
