Density functional theory calculations and exploration of a possible mechanism of N2 reduction by nitrogenase.

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  2004

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  Journal of the American Chemical Society

• Publication date

  2004-02-10

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  Biology, Medicine, Chemistry

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  DOI 10.1021/JA030541ZPMID 14982469
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