Bioelectricity (electromicrobiology) and sustainability. Issue 5 (14th August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nealson, Kenneth H.
• Other Names: Morgenroth Eberhard guestEditor.; Flemming Hans‐Curt guestEditor.; Azeredo Joana guestEditor.; Melo Luis F. guestEditor.; Espinosa Manuel guestEditor.; Whiteley Marvin guestEditor.; Briandet Romain guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Microbial biotechnology. Volume 10:Issue 5(2017:Sep.)
• Page Start: 1114
• Page End: 1119
• Publication Date: 2017-08-14
• Subjects: Microbial biotechnology -- Periodicals; Biotechnology; Microbiology; 660.62
• DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.12834
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-7915

Abstract

Summary: Electromicrobiology is the domain of those prokaryotes able to interact with charged electrodes, using them as electron donors and/or electron acceptors. This is performed via a process called extracellular electron transport, in which outer membrane cytochromes are used to oxidize and/or reduce otherwise unavailable insoluble electron acceptors. EET‐capable bacteria can thus be used for a variety of purposes, ranging from small power sources, water reclamation, to pollution remediation and electrosynthesis. Because the study of EET‐capable bacteria is in its nascent phase, the applications are mostly in developmental stages, but the potential for significant contributions to environmental quality is high and moving forward. Abstract :