Here we show that by using a polyoxometalate as an electron transfer–oxygen transfer catalyst, carbon monoxide is formed by cleavage of all the carbon–carbon bonds through dehydration of ...

However, none of the RNA and magnesium solutions catalyzed single electron transfer in the oxygen-free environment. "Our findings suggest that the catalytic competence of RNA may have been greater ...

The crystals also protect the electrons from encountering oxygen. This feature could make electron transfer safer and more efficient. The new system mimics that of one found in some bacteria ...