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  • Environmental Science
  • Microbiology
  • Electrochemistry

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  • Pollutant persistence is often due to a lack of suitable electron donors/acceptors.
  • Current methods for supplementing these have limitations like control issues, chemical residues, and short lifespans.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of emerging applications of bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) in bioremediation.
  • To highlight how BES technology can revolutionize environmental pollutant cleanup.

Main Methods:

  • Review of microbial electrochemistry and its interaction with microorganisms.
  • Exploration of bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) for controlled electron transfer.
  • Discussion of various microbial metabolisms linked to electrical current in BESs.

Main Results:

  • BESs enable precise control over electron supply/extraction for microbial processes.
  • A wide range of microbial metabolisms, including metal reduction, denitrification, and dechlorination, can be coupled to electrical current.
  • Emerging applications show BESs as a promising tool for environmental cleanup.

Conclusions:

  • Bioelectrochemical systems offer a precise and potentially more sustainable approach to bioremediation.
  • This technology has the potential to be a game-changer in addressing persistent environmental pollutants.