The reduction of perchlorate using biocatalysts: perchlorate reductase and chlorite dismutase.
My work focuses on understanding the application of biocatalysts, such as Perchlorate Reductase and Chlorite Dismutase, as treatment technologies for drinking water.
Perchlorate Reductase catalyzes the reduction of perchlorate through the transfer of 4 external electrons. Chlorite Dismutase catalyzes an internal transfer of 4 electrons resulting in the formation of innocuous chloride and oxygen.
Publications:
Hutchison, J.M., Guest, J.S., Zilles, J.L. Evaluating the development of biocatalytic technology for the targeted removal of perchlorate from drinking water. Environmental Science and Technology. Just Accepted Manuscript. May 12, 2017.
Hutchison, J.M., Zilles, J.L. Biocatalytic perchlorate reduction: kinetics and effects of groundwater characteristics. Environmental Science: Water Research and Technology. 1(6). September 1st, 2015.
Hutchison, J.M., Poust, S.K., Kumar, M. Cropek, D.M., MacAllister, I.E., Arnett, C.M., Zilles, J.L. Perchlorate reduction using free and encapsulated Azospira oryzae enzymes. Environmental Science and Technology. 47 (17). August 7, 2013.