![Nanocrystals (left) capture light (hv) and then transfer electrons (e-) to nitrogenase enzymes (upper right) to convert dinitrogen (N2) to ammonia (NH3). A sacrificial reaction (bottom right) completes the process.](/-/media/bes/csgb/images/highlights-of-progress/2024/Highlight_King.png?h=595&w=800&la=en&hash=AE85145CD7412417B981DD5CB54C12A446CBCB4BD0092A543046BD0DC38AD186)
Powering Enzymes with Light to Make Ammonia
Scientists examine how molecular systems made of nanocrystals and proteins support the production of ammonia using light.
Scientists examine how molecular systems made of nanocrystals and proteins support the production of ammonia using light.