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Microbial electron uptake (EU) enables sustainable bioproduction through microbial electrosynthesis (MES). Direct EU is more energy-efficient than indirect EU but faces challenges with low electron transfer rates, limiting product formation.

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  • Electrochemistry
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Microbial electron uptake (EU) is crucial for microbial electrosynthesis (MES), a sustainable bioproduction strategy.
  • MES utilizes electrons from electrodes to convert carbon dioxide into valuable molecules.
  • EU can occur indirectly via mediators or directly from electrodes to microbes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in direct microbial electron uptake for MES.
  • To highlight the challenges associated with direct EU, particularly low electron transfer rates.
  • To compare direct EU with indirect EU in the context of MES sustainability and efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on direct EU in bioelectrochemical systems.
  • Analysis of electron transfer mechanisms in direct EU.
  • Comparison of energy efficiency and product formation between direct and indirect EU.

Main Results:

  • Direct EU offers greater sustainability and energy efficiency compared to indirect EU.
  • Low electron transfer rates in direct EU currently limit product formation.
  • Direct EU is less studied than indirect EU, despite its potential.

Conclusions:

  • Direct EU is a promising avenue for sustainable MES, but further research is needed to overcome electron transfer limitations.
  • Optimizing direct EU could significantly enhance bioproduction efficiency.
  • Advancing direct EU research is key to unlocking its full potential in bioelectrochemical systems.