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Researchers found that releasing extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) enhances microbial electrosynthesis by improving extracellular electron transfer, leading to increased efficiency and productivity.

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Abstract

Key findings

  • EPS release increases the surface area for electron transfer, allowing for more efficient microbial electrosynthesis.
  • The presence of EPS also reduces the overpotential required for electron transfer, making the process more energy-efficient.
  • The study demonstrates the potential of EPS release as a novel strategy to improve microbial electrosynthesis.

Keywords

ExtracellularElectrosynthesisElectron transferExtracellular polymeric substanceExtracellular polysaccharideBiofilm

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.bej.2022.108496
Journal
Biochemical Engineering Journal
Year
2022