Microbial Electrosynthesis: Where Do We Go from Here?

Ludovic Jourdin*, Thomas Burdyny

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

75 Citations (Scopus)
92 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

The valorization of CO2 to valuable products via microbial electrosynthesis (MES) is a technology transcending the disciplines of microbiology, (electro)chemistry, and engineering, bringing opportunities and challenges. As the field looks to the future, further emphasis is expected to be placed on engineering efficient reactors for biocatalysts, to thrive and overcome factors which may be limiting performance. Meanwhile, ample opportunities exist to take the lessons learned in traditional and adjacent electrochemical fields to shortcut learning curves. As the technology transitions into the next decade, research into robust and adaptable biocatalysts will then be necessary as reactors shape into larger and more efficient configurations, as well as presenting more extreme temperature, salinity, and pressure conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)359-369
Number of pages11
JournalTrends in Biotechnology
Volume39
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Keywords

  • application-driven roadmap
  • biofilm
  • CO utilization
  • electrode and reactor design
  • extremophiles
  • microbial electrosynthesis (MES)

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Microbial Electrosynthesis: Where Do We Go from Here?'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this