Table 5. Reduction Potentials of Possible Aqueous Oxidation Mediators (E0 Referenced to SHE)27.
| mediator | generating reaction | ΔG/kJ mol–1 | Ered0/V |
|---|---|---|---|
| O3 | O2 + H2O → O3 + 2H+ + 2e– | 401 | 2.08 |
| H2O2 | 2H2O → H2O2 + 2H+ + 2e– | 340 | 1.76 |
| OH• | H2O → OH• + H+ + e– | 230 | 2.38 |
| lignin peroxidase28 | Fe(III) → Fe(IV)O• + e– | 138 | 1.43 |
| CH3COOOH | CH3COOH + H2O → CH3COOOH + 2H+ + 2e– | 300 | 1.39 |
| H6PMo9V3O40 | [V4+V25+] → [V35+] + e– | 62 | 0.64 |
| manganese peroxidase28 | Mn(II) → Mn(III) + e– | 77 | 0.8 |
| laccases29 | Cu(I) → Cu(II) + e– | 39–77 | 0.4–0.8 |