Engineered living materials for sustainability

B An, Y Wang, Y Huang, X Wang, Y Liu, D Xun… - Chemical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Recent advances in synthetic biology and materials science have given rise to a new form of
materials, namely engineered living materials (ELMs), which are composed of living matter …

Electroactive microorganisms in bioelectrochemical systems

BE Logan, R Rossi, A Ragab, PE Saikaly - Nature Reviews …, 2019 - nature.com
A vast array of microorganisms from all three domains of life can produce electrical current
and transfer electrons to the anodes of different types of bioelectrochemical systems. These …

Direct microbial electron uptake as a mechanism for stainless steel corrosion in aerobic environments

E Zhou, F Li, D Zhang, D Xu, Z Li, R Jia, Y Jin, H Song… - Water research, 2022 - Elsevier
Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 is an attractive model microbe for elucidating the biofilm-metal
interactions that contribute to the billions of dollars in corrosion damage to industrial …

Microbial extracellular electron transfer and strategies for engineering electroactive microorganisms

J Zhao, F Li, Y Cao, X Zhang, T Chen, H Song… - Biotechnology …, 2021 - Elsevier
Electroactive microorganisms (EAMs) are ubiquitous in nature and have attracted
considerable attention as they can be used for energy recovery and environmental …

Engineering extracellular electron transfer pathways of electroactive microorganisms by synthetic biology for energy and chemicals production

J Zhang, F Li, D Liu, Q Liu, H Song - Chemical Society Reviews, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The excessive consumption of fossil fuels causes massive emission of CO2, leading to
climate deterioration and environmental pollution. The development of substitutes and …

[HTML][HTML] Bacteria-driven phthalic acid ester biodegradation: current status and emerging opportunities

R Hu, H Zhao, X Xu, Z Wang, K Yu, L Shu, Q Yan… - Environment …, 2021 - Elsevier
The extensive use of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) has led to their widespread distribution
across various environments. As PAEs pose significant threats to human health, it is urgent …

A heterogeneous microbial consortium producing short-chain fatty acids from lignocellulose

RL Shahab, S Brethauer, MP Davey, AG Smith… - Science, 2020 - science.org
INTRODUCTION Consortia of microorganisms are a promising alternative to monocultures
for complex biotransformations because of their inherent advantages, such as the …

Nanomaterials facilitating microbial extracellular electron transfer at interfaces

R Wang, H Li, J Sun, L Zhang, J Jiao… - Advanced …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Electrochemically active bacteria can transport their metabolically generated electrons to
anodes, or accept electrons from cathodes to synthesize high‐value chemicals and fuels, via …

Biotechnological potential and applications of microbial consortia

X Qian, L Chen, Y Sui, C Chen, W Zhang, J Zhou… - Biotechnology …, 2020 - Elsevier
Recent advances in microbial consortia present a valuable approach for expanding the
scope of metabolic engineering. Systems biology enable thorough understanding of diverse …

The role of microbial electrolysis cell in urban wastewater treatment: integration options, challenges, and prospects

KP Katuri, M Ali, PE Saikaly - Current opinion in biotechnology, 2019 - Elsevier
Highlights•MEC has the potential for anaerobic treatment of urban wastewater with resource
recovery.•Successful implementation for urban wastewater treatment requires integration …