Syntrophic interactions are key in anaerobic food chains, facilitating the conversion of
complex organic matter into methane. A typical example involves acetogenic bacteria …

Methanogenesis, a biological process mediated by complex microbial communities, has
attracted great attention due to its contribution to global warming and potential in …

In this special issue a series of articles appear detailing methods of energy generation under
different conditions; processes which are related to the future vision of microbes as a source …

Syntrophic anaerobic consortia comprised of fatty acid-degrading bacteria and
hydrogen/formate-scavenging methanogenic archaea are of central importance for …

Syntrophic acetate oxidation (SAO) plays a pivotal role in biogas production processes
when aceticlastic methanogens are inhibited. Despite the importance of SAO, the metabolic …

Investigation of microbial interspecies interactions is essential for elucidating the function
and stability of microbial ecosystems. However, community-based analyses including …

A combination of acetate oxidation and acetoclastic methanogenesis has been previously
identified to enable high-rate methanogenesis at high temperatures (55 to 65° C), but this …

In methanogenic ecosystems, carboxylic acid degradation is a crucial process facilitated by
specialized bacteria working in syntrophy with methanogens. This study explores the …

The complete remineralization of organic matter in anoxic environments relies on
communities of microorganisms that ferment organic acids and alcohols to CH4. This is …

The syntrophic degradation of branched-chain fatty acids (BCFAs) such as 2-methylbutyrate
and isobutyrate is an essential step in the production of methane from proteins/amino acids …