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Building AI for Microbial Electrochemical Systems

We're Creating the First ML Platform for MESS Research and Development

Early DevelopmentGathering Pioneer FeedbackBuilding Core Features

What We're Building

Research Database

Curating papers for ML training (target: 4,000+)

Prediction Models

Developing AI to predict system performance

Design Tools

Creating 3D interfaces for system optimization

Why We Need You

As an early pioneer, you'll help us:

  • Identify which features matter most to researchers
  • Validate our ML models with real experimental data
  • Shape the platform's development roadmap
  • Build the training dataset together

What's Available Now

Early access to platform development

Direct input on feature priorities

Founding member status

Help define industry standards

Research Tools in Development

Interactive demonstrations showcasing our approach to MES system modeling. These tools need validation from researchers like you to become truly useful.

Biological Systems

Photosynthetic Calculator

Current capabilities:

  • • Light intensity to current density modeling
  • • Cyanobacterial parameter calculations
  • • Quantum efficiency estimations

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Experimental light response curves
  • • Species-specific photosystem data
  • • Validation with real photoMFC data

Biofilm Patterning

Current capabilities:

  • • Growth pattern prediction
  • • Surface coverage modeling
  • • Thickness distribution analysis

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Time-lapse biofilm growth data
  • • Surface interaction parameters
  • • Environmental condition effects

Microbiome Performance

Current capabilities:

  • • Community structure analysis
  • • Diversity index calculations
  • • Performance correlation modeling

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • 16S rRNA sequencing data
  • • Performance correlation studies
  • • Community dynamics over time

Strain Engineering

Current capabilities:

  • • CRISPR target identification
  • • Gene expression optimization
  • • Metabolic pathway analysis

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Successful engineering protocols
  • • Performance comparison data
  • • Stability and safety studies

Electrochemical Performance

Biosensor Design

Current capabilities:

  • • Signal-to-noise ratio calculations
  • • Sensitivity optimization modeling
  • • Detection limit estimations

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Real biosensor response data
  • • Interference studies
  • • Field testing results

Anaerobic Systems

Current capabilities:

  • • Iron-cycle MFC modeling
  • • Anaerobic metabolism calculations
  • • Redox potential analysis

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Anaerobic culture performance data
  • • Iron speciation measurements
  • • Long-term stability studies

Bioelectrochemical Production

Current capabilities:

  • • Chemical synthesis optimization
  • • Product yield calculations
  • • Energy efficiency modeling

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Product formation kinetics
  • • Pathway selectivity data
  • • Scale-up parameters

Reactor Optimizer

Current capabilities:

  • • Multi-objective geometry optimization
  • • Design parameter trade-offs
  • • Performance prediction modeling

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Design-performance correlations
  • • Operating constraints
  • • Economic optimization targets
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Engineering & Design

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Fixed Bed Calculator

Current capabilities:

  • • Korth's packing model implementation
  • • Mass transport calculations
  • • Pressure drop predictions

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Packed bed performance data
  • • Material property validation
  • • Flow distribution measurements

System Integration

Current capabilities:

  • • Multi-reactor network modeling
  • • Process flow optimization
  • • System-level performance analysis

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Integration performance data
  • • System interdependencies
  • • Operational constraints

Gas Production

Current capabilities:

  • • H2 and CH4 generation modeling
  • • Production rate calculations
  • • Gas composition analysis

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Gas production kinetics
  • • Process optimization data
  • • Purity and quality metrics

Analysis & Data

Offline Parameters

Current capabilities:

  • • MES parameter database browsing
  • • Literature value referencing
  • • Parameter range visualization

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Experimental parameter values
  • • Operating condition ranges
  • • Parameter correlation validation
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Biological Constraints

Current capabilities:

  • • Metabolic limits analysis
  • • Bottleneck identification
  • • Theoretical maximum calculations

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Metabolic flux measurements
  • • Enzyme kinetics data
  • • Limiting factor studies

Sequence to Function

Current capabilities:

  • • Gene sequence analysis
  • • Protein function prediction
  • • Pathway reconstruction

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Functional validation studies
  • • Protein expression data
  • • Pathway activity measurements

Environmental Applications

Bioremediation Tracker

Current capabilities:

  • • Pollutant degradation monitoring
  • • Removal efficiency calculations
  • • Treatment progress tracking

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Pollutant degradation kinetics
  • • Treatment efficiency data
  • • Long-term performance studies

Environmental Impact

Current capabilities:

  • • Life cycle assessment framework
  • • Sustainability metric calculations
  • • Carbon footprint analysis

Researcher Input Needed:

  • • Real-world impact data
  • • Comparative studies
  • • Economic impact analysis

Important: These are demonstration tools showing our modeling approach. They need validation from researchers to become scientifically reliable.

Our Commitment

Free core features for academics

You choose what data to share

Open about our progress