Manipal Institute of Technology
Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India - 576104
E-mail: bhs.thims
manipal.eduChemical Education Journal (CEJ),
Vol. 11, No. 2 /Registration No. 11-7 /Received December 31, 2007
URL = http://chem.sci.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp/cejrnlE.html
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Abstract: The recent advances in nitrogen fixation science
and chemical model studies reveal several new phenomena on the
molecular scale. The research study of dinitrogen complexes of
transition metals provides an important long-range practical goal
in mimicking biochemical nitrogen fixation processes. In this
paper, comparison of natural and synthetic methods of nitrogen
fixation has been presented to have a concise overview. The fundamental
aspect of biological nitrogen fixation and dinitrogen complexes
of transition metals with basic background material is presented,
using features that enhance the learning process. This paper emphasizes
education-oriented material that is essential for qualitative
understanding of the special interest satellite topic. Development
of useful synthetic model systems with significantly more activity
for dinitrogen protonation to produce the product ammonia without
wasting precious joules is a key step. Such studies will result
in an improved understanding of nitrogen-fixing processes.An expanding
knowledge base in particular areas can provide useful additional
educational information related to a biochemical problem. This
entire process of academic study cater to specific interest groups
and help some students to take inspiration from nature in understanding
the role of nitrogen fixation with many attractive features in
influencing the nitrogen cycle.
Key Words: Nitrogen Fixation, Dinitrogen Complexes, Nitrogenase Enzyme, Biochemical Conversions, Supportive Education
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