Energetics, Kinetics and Mechanism of Oxidative Water Splitting in Photosynthesis

  • G. Renger
Conference paper
Part of the Advanced Topics in Science and Technology in China book series (ATSTC)

Abstract

This short communication focuses on energetics, kinetics and mechanism of oxidative photosynthetic water splitting into molecular dioxyen and four protons. The process which takes place in the Photosystem II complex of all oxygen evolving organisms comprises three different types of reaction: i) light induced generation of the strongly oxidizing cation radical P680+· ii) coupled proton and electron transfer leading to P680+· reduction by YZ, and iii) sequence of redox steps within the WOC driven by YZ ox.

Keywords

Photosystem II Tyrosine YZ Water oxidizing complex “Complexed-peroxide” model 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • G. Renger
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  1. 1.Max-Volmer-LaboratoriumTechnical University BerlinBerlinGermany

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