TABLE 3.
Property | J-MBH | Washed membranes |
---|---|---|
Pyruvate ferredoxin oxidoreductase-ferredoxin H2 evolution activity (units/mg) | 0.14 | 0.02 |
H2 evolution:H2 oxidation activity (using methyl viologen as electron carrier) | 25:1 | 26:1 |
Half-life (t½) at 90 °C under argon (h) | 1 | 25 |
Half-life (t½) at 25 °C under air (h) | 15 | 13 |
Metal content (iron:nickel) | 15:1 | 19:1 |