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Umberto CONTALDO

In vitro biological water-gas shift reaction: Bio-functionalization of carbon nanotubes with carbon monoxide dehydrogenase (CODH) and [NiFe]-hydrogenase

To find alternative to syngas upgrade, our approach is the development of enzymatic water-gas shift reaction via the immobilisation of CODH and [NiFe]-hydrogenase on carbon-nanotubes.

Hello! I am a biotechnologist with a strong interest in bioinorganic chemistry. Since my childhood, I have been fascinated by the search for alternative energies. This is why I decided to start this doctoral project on the valorisation of syngas for the production of biofuels.

This project is in line with the values of the Labex Arcane with the use of bio-inspired chemistry to improve our future. This experience has expanded my knowledge and interests on alternative energy perspectives and I intend to continue working in this field!

 

Thesis dates

Beginning: 2018
End: 2022

Supervisors

Christine Cavazza (LCBM) and Alan Le Goff (DCM)

Submitted on April 20, 2021

Updated on April 27, 2021