Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(15), P. 9081 - 9112
Published: June 20, 2024
Nanomaterial-microorganism
hybrid
systems
(NMHSs),
integrating
semiconductor
nanomaterials
with
microorganisms,
present
a
promising
platform
for
broadband
solar
energy
harvesting,
high-efficiency
carbon
reduction,
and
sustainable
chemical
production.
While
studies
underscore
its
potential
in
diverse
solar-to-chemical
conversions,
prevailing
NMHSs
grapple
suboptimal
conversion
efficiency.
Such
limitations
stem
predominantly
from
an
insufficient
systematic
exploration
of
the
mechanisms
dictating
flow.
This
review
provides
overview
notable
advancements
this
nascent
field,
particular
focus
on
discussion
three
pivotal
steps
flow:
capture,
cross-membrane
transport,
into
chemicals.
key
challenges
faced
each
stage
are
independently
identified
discussed,
viable
solutions
correspondingly
postulated.
In
view
interplay
affecting
overall
efficiency
conversion,
subsequent
discussions
thus
take
integrative
viewpoint
to
comprehend,
analyze
improve
flow
current
different
configurations,
highlighting
contemporary
techniques
that
can
be
employed
investigate
various
aspects
within
NMHSs.
Finally,
concluding
section
summarizes
opportunities
future
research,
providing
roadmap
continued
development
optimization
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(15), P. 9081 - 9112
Published: June 20, 2024
Nanomaterial-microorganism
hybrid
systems
(NMHSs),
integrating
semiconductor
nanomaterials
with
microorganisms,
present
a
promising
platform
for
broadband
solar
energy
harvesting,
high-efficiency
carbon
reduction,
and
sustainable
chemical
production.
While
studies
underscore
its
potential
in
diverse
solar-to-chemical
conversions,
prevailing
NMHSs
grapple
suboptimal
conversion
efficiency.
Such
limitations
stem
predominantly
from
an
insufficient
systematic
exploration
of
the
mechanisms
dictating
flow.
This
review
provides
overview
notable
advancements
this
nascent
field,
particular
focus
on
discussion
three
pivotal
steps
flow:
capture,
cross-membrane
transport,
into
chemicals.
key
challenges
faced
each
stage
are
independently
identified
discussed,
viable
solutions
correspondingly
postulated.
In
view
interplay
affecting
overall
efficiency
conversion,
subsequent
discussions
thus
take
integrative
viewpoint
to
comprehend,
analyze
improve
flow
current
different
configurations,
highlighting
contemporary
techniques
that
can
be
employed
investigate
various
aspects
within
NMHSs.
Finally,
concluding
section
summarizes
opportunities
future
research,
providing
roadmap
continued
development
optimization
