Fermentation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(7), P. 602 - 602
Published: June 27, 2023
As
a
response
to
the
environmental
and
societal
issues
that
emanate
from
high
reliance
on
fossil
fuels,
world
is
now
transitioning
toward
circular
bioeconomy.
Acidogenic
biohydrogen
production
envisaged
as
clean
fuel
of
future
due
its
non-polluting
features
affordability.
The
major
encumbrance
for
industrialization
this
process
accumulation
metabolic
inhibitors
(volatile
fatty
acids
(VFAs)),
which
lower
H2
yields.
This
review
discusses
novel
methods
can
be
adopted
valorize
acidogenic
VFAs
via
“cascade
microbial
biorefinery-based”
approach
enables
economically
feasible
it
leads
concomitant
diverse
high-value-added
products.
work
also
elucidates
key
setpoint
parameters
governing
recovery
during
process.
It
further
explores
recent
advances
in
use
biorefineries.
Finally,
paper
provides
some
recommendations
might
help
develop
biorefineries
future.
Studies
focusing
tailored
towards
valorization/beneficiation
are
very
scarce
literature.
aims
provide
new
insights
into
biorefinery-based
processes
involving
substrates.
Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 1786 - 1786
Published: Sept. 18, 2023
Exploring
bio-inspired
nanomaterials
(BINMs)
and
incorporating
them
into
micro/nanodevices
represent
a
significant
development
in
biomedical
applications.
Nanomaterials,
engineered
to
imitate
biological
structures
processes,
exhibit
distinctive
attributes
such
as
exceptional
biocompatibility,
multifunctionality,
unparalleled
versatility.
The
utilization
of
BINMs
demonstrates
potential
diverse
domains
micro/nanodevices,
encompassing
biosensors,
targeted
drug
delivery
systems,
advanced
tissue
engineering
constructs.
This
article
thoroughly
examines
the
various
BINMs,
including
those
originating
from
proteins,
DNA,
biomimetic
polymers.
Significant
attention
is
directed
toward
these
entities
subsequent
ramifications
that
arise.
review
explores
biomimicry’s
structure–function
correlations.
Synthesis
mosaics
include
bioprocesses,
biomolecules,
natural
structures.
These
nanomaterials’
interfaces
use
functionalization
geometric
adaptations,
transforming
delivery,
nanobiosensing,
organ-on-chip
cancer-on-chip
models,
wound
healing
dressing
mats,
antimicrobial
surfaces.
It
provides
an
in-depth
analysis
existing
challenges
proposes
prospective
strategies
improve
efficiency,
performance,
reliability
devices.
Furthermore,
this
study
offers
forward-thinking
viewpoint
highlighting
avenues
for
future
exploration
advancement.
objective
effectively
utilize
maximize
application
progression
thereby
propelling
rapidly
developing
field
its
promising
future.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 1255 - 1255
Published: May 10, 2023
Electroactive
bacteria
(EAB)
are
natural
microorganisms
(mainly
Bacteria
and
Archaea)
living
in
various
habitats
(e.g.,
water,
soil,
sediment),
including
extreme
ones,
which
can
interact
electrically
each
other
and/or
with
their
extracellular
environments.
There
has
been
an
increased
interest
recent
years
EAB
because
they
generate
electrical
current
microbial
fuel
cells
(MFCs).
MFCs
rely
on
able
to
oxidize
organic
matter
transfer
electrons
anode.
The
latter
flow,
through
external
circuit,
a
cathode
where
react
protons
oxygen.
Any
source
of
biodegradable
be
used
by
for
power
generation.
plasticity
electroactive
exploiting
different
carbon
sources
makes
green
technology
renewable
bioelectricity
generation
from
wastewater
rich
carbon.
This
paper
reports
the
most
applications
this
promising
wastewater,
sediment
recovery.
performance
terms
measurements
electric
power),
electron
mechanisms
EAB,
MFC
studies
aimed
at
heavy
metal
contaminant
bioremediationF
all
described
discussed.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(18), P. 3783 - 3783
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
Conductive
polymers
and
their
composites
are
excellent
materials
for
coupling
biological
electrodes
in
bioelectrochemical
systems.
It
is
assumed
that
relevance
introduction
to
the
field
of
devices
will
only
grow
due
tunable
conductivity,
easy
modification,
biocompatibility.
This
review
analyzes
main
trends
development
methodology
application
conductive
use
biosensors
biofuel
elements,
as
well
describes
future
prospects.
Approaches
synthesis
such
peculiarities
obtaining
nanocomposites
presented.
Special
emphasis
placed
on
features
interfaces
with
objects.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 5, 2025
The
growing
energy
demands
of
the
industrial
world
have
driven
advancements
in
green
technologies.
Microbial
fuel
cells
(MFCs),
which
harness
power
from
microorganisms,
show
promise
for
extraction
wastewater
and
sludge.
However,
challenges
remain
improving
output
sustaining
performance
under
high-charge
conditions.
Incorporating
nanomaterials
into
3D
structures
offers
potential
solutions,
including
miniaturized
designs.
This
study
introduces
nickel
silicide
nanowires
as
anode
materials
MFCs.
Synthesized
on
foam,
these
form
a
nickel-based
structure
with
semi-metal
nanostructures.
Tested
microfluidic
MFC
system
E.
coli,
this
configuration
achieved
significant
improvements,
peak
density
323
mW
m-2
current
2.24
A
m-2,
representing
2.5-fold
increase
4-fold
boost
compared
to
bare
foam.
Nutrient
broth
proved
most
effective
charge
transfer
medium,
surpassing
glucose
urea
by
3
5
times,
respectively.
These
results,
supported
EIS
SEM
analyses,
highlight
role
enhancing
high-current
performance.
presented
microbial
cell
technology,
providing
foundation
further
enhancements
applications
harvesting
systems.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 302 - 302
Published: June 8, 2024
Microbial
biofilms
present
one
of
the
most
widespread
forms
life
on
Earth.
The
formation
microbial
communities
various
surfaces
presents
a
major
challenge
in
variety
fields,
including
medicine,
food
industry,
shipping,
etc.
At
same
time,
this
process
can
also
be
used
for
benefit
humans-in
bioremediation,
wastewater
treatment,
and
biotechnological
processes.
main
direction
using
electroactive
is
their
incorporation
into
composition
biosensor
biofuel
cells
This
review
examines
fundamental
knowledge
acquired
about
structure
biofilms,
properties
they
have
when
bioelectrochemical
devices,
characteristics
these
structures
different
surfaces.
Special
attention
given
to
potential
applying
latest
advances
genetic
engineering
order
improve
performance
biofilm-based
devices
regulate
processes
that
take
place
within
them.
Finally,
we
highlight
possible
ways
dealing
with
drawbacks
creation
highly
efficient
biosensors
cells.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(23), P. 12760 - 12760
Published: Nov. 28, 2023
Extracellular
electron
transfer
(EET)
is
a
biological
mechanism
that
plays
crucial
role
in
various
bioelectrochemical
systems
(BESs)
and
has
substantial
implications
for
renewable
energy
production.
By
utilizing
the
metabolic
capacities
of
exoelectrogens,
BESs
offer
viable
environmentally
friendly
approach
to
electricity
generation
chemical
production;
however,
diminished
effectiveness
EET
remains
hindrance
their
optimal
application
practical
contexts.
This
paper
examines
strategies
have
potential
be
employed
enhance
efficiency
explores
integration
technology
with
contemporary
technologies,
resulting
development
an
enhanced
sustainable
system.
It
also
how
quorum
sensing,
electrode
modifications,
shuttles,
mediators
can
aid
improving
performance.
Many
technological
innovations,
such
as
additive
manufacturing,
science
nanotechnology,
technique
genetic
engineering,
computational
intelligence,
other
combinations
technologies
used
augment
efficacy
are
discussed.
Our
findings
will
help
readers
understand
BESs,
though
evolving
technology,
play
important
addressing
our
environmental
concerns.
Technical
constraints
identified,
future
directions
field
suggested.
Membranes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 884 - 884
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
The
over-exploitation
of
fossil
fuels
and
their
negative
environmental
impacts
have
attracted
the
attention
researchers
worldwide,
efforts
been
made
to
propose
alternatives
for
production
sustainable
clean
energy.
One
proposed
alternative
is
implementation
bioelectrochemical
systems
(BESs),
such
as
microbial
fuel
cells
(MFCs),
which
are
environmentally
friendly.
MFCs
devices
that
use
bacterial
activity
break
down
organic
matter
while
generating
electricity.
Furthermore,
can
produce
bioelectricity
from
various
substrates,
including
domestic
wastewater
(DWW),
municipal
(MWW),
potato
fruit
wastes,
reducing
contamination
decreasing
energy
consumption
treatment
costs.
This
review
focuses
on
recent
advancements
regarding
design,
configuration,
operation
mode
MFCs,
well
capacity
(e.g.,
2203
mW/m2)
(i.e.,
H2:
438.7
mg/L
CH4:
358.7
mg/L).
this
highlights
practical
applications,
challenges,
life-cycle
assessment
(LCA)
MFCs.
Despite
promising
biotechnological
development
great
should
be
implement
them
in
a
real-time
commercially
viable
manner.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 3448 - 3448
Published: April 20, 2024
Currently,
two
significant
problems
involve
the
government,
population,
and
environment:
accelerated
increase
in
organic
waste
need
to
replace
conventional
energy
with
environmentally
sustainable
energy.
The
use
of
is
being
intensely
investigated
generate
plants
that
produce
alternative
electrical
beneficial
population
at
a
low
cost.
novelty
this
research
given
by
pepper
as
fuel
generation
bioelectricity,
giving
added
value
these
types
waste,
benefiting
farmers
companies
dedicated
export
import
fruits,
because
they
will
be
able
their
own
using
lower
For
reason,
uses
single-chamber
microbial
cells
manufactured
cost
its
primary
objective.
maximum
values
electric
current
(5.118
±
0.065
mA)
potential
(1.018
0.101
V)
were
shown
on
fourteenth
day,
an
optimal
operating
pH
7.141
0.134
conductivity
112.846
4.888
mS/cm.
Likewise,
reduction
COD
was
observed
from
1210.15
0.89
mg/L
190.36
16.58
35
days
monitoring
ORP
426.995
8.615
mV,
whose
internal
resistance
33.541
2.471
Ω.
peak
power
density
154.142
8.151
mW/cm2
4.834
A/cm2,
Rossellomorea
marisflavi
strain
identified
99.57%
identity.
