Bioelectrocatalysis is an interdisciplinary research field combining biocatalysis and
electrocatalysis via the utilization of materials derived from biological systems as catalysts to …

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 …

Highlights•MES was proposed as a route to convert CO 2 to commodities.•Performance
indicators of MES are plateauing and far from economic competitiveness.•Effective water …

The excessive consumption of fossil fuels causes massive emission of CO2, leading to
climate deterioration and environmental pollution. The development of substitutes and …

Biofuels are regarded as one of the most viable options for reduction of CO 2 emissions in
the transport sector. However, conventional plant-based biofuels (eg, biodiesel …

Carbon-rich waste materials (solid, liquid, or gaseous) are largely considered to be a burden
on society due to the large capital and energy costs for their treatment and disposal …

Electromicrobiology deals with the interactions between microorganisms and electronic
devices and with the novel electrical properties of microorganisms. A diversity of …

Electro-fermentation (EF) is a novel process that consists of electrochemically controlling
microbial fermentative metabolism with electrodes. The electrodes can act as either electron …

Electro-fermentation (EF) merges traditional industrial fermentation with electrochemistry. An
imposed electrical field influences the fermentation environment and microbial metabolism …

Highlights•Homoacetogenesis, succinate formation, and reverse β oxidation pathways.•
Applications of these pathways to treat wastes in reactor microbiomes.•The use of electrodes …