AI in Energy

What if AI could design enzymes that outperform nature in energy-intensive chemical reactions? A new study in Nature (October 21, 2026) reveals that generative protein design has enabled the de novo creation of artificial metalloenzyme photocatalysts capable of achieving high enantioselectivity—something nature has struggled to replicate at scale. This breakthrough, led by researchers at the University of Washington and Indiana University, uses AI to engineer protein scaffolds that stabilize synthetic metal catalysts and enhance their performance through controlled energy transfer and stereochemical organization. The implications for sustainable chemistry are profound: lower energy input, recyclable catalysts, and reduced reliance on rare materials. The system works with commercially available racemic metal complexes, suggesting near-term industrial viability. This is not just a bioengineering advance—it’s a model for how AI can optimize energy efficiency at the molecular level. The full study is available here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-11317-6. How might this approach transform energy-intensive industrial processes? Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-11317-6 View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. MIT, Nvidia, Google & IBM-Trained. Cross Domain-Expert: Quantum, AI, Ethics, Sovereignty, Intelligence, Philanthropy. Solepoint Planning. VUI AI Cloud Architect. AI Certifications Development. Quant/AI Instructor. Castor Venture Club Member. Associate Broker. George Arnold Alexander III, MPA Director, ALEX Companies Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574878-B · Broker License #565194-BB Broker, ALEX Real Estate · North Carolina License #367733 Independent Broker, ALEX Real Estate · Colorado License #II.100112456 [email protected] · +1 713.918.9951