Hydrogen-based biocatalysis
Using green hydrogen as a cheap clean energy source as an alternative to carbon-based fuels reduces carbon dioxide emissions and contributes to reducing global warming. Hydrogenases are attractive biocatalysts for the production and utilization of hydrogen. As a part of the TUM international Future Lab (REDEFINE H2), we aim to produce green hydrogen from biogenic materials like sugars using engineered hydrogenases. Furthermore, we work on developing superior hydrogenases variants that can be applied in industrial processes, where hydrogen can be employed to drive the synthesis of biofuels.
