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Electric stimulation: a versatile manipulation technique mediated microbial applications.

Manjila Adhikari¹, Li Wang², Dhurba Adhikari³

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China.

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Summary

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Electric stimulation (ES) offers precise control over microorganisms for bioremediation and biosynthesis. This review explores ES advancements and microbial applications, focusing on enhanced extracellular polymer production.

Keywords:

Electric stimulation Electroporation Extracellular polymers Manipulation Microorganisms

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Area of Science:

Microbial biotechnology and synthetic biology
Bioengineering and bioprocess engineering

Background:

Electric stimulation (ES) is a technique for manipulating individual microorganisms using electric fields.
ES applications have evolved from bioremediation to precise microbial motion control over decades.
Limited information exists on ES mechanisms, advancements, and diverse microbial applications, particularly in extracellular polymer production.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in electric stimulation (ES) for microbial manipulation.
To discuss ES as a unique external manipulation technique for microorganisms.
To highlight ES applications in bioremediation, industry, biofilm deactivation, disinfection, and controlled biosynthesis, with a focus on extracellular polymer production.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive review of recent scientific literature on electric stimulation (ES) and microbial manipulation.
Analysis of ES mechanisms and capabilities in controlling microbial behavior and biosynthesis.
Exploration of specific applications, including the biosynthesis and organization of extracellular polymers.

Main Results:

ES enables precise manipulation and control of microorganisms for various biotechnological applications.
ES facilitates the extracellular biosynthesis, regulation, and organization of polymers like bacterial cellulose and microbial nanowires.
Recent advancements expand ES capabilities for enhanced microbial applications and bio-based product development.

Conclusions:

Electric stimulation (ES) is a powerful tool for engineering, manipulating, and controlling microorganisms.
ES offers a platform for microbial biotechnologists and synthetic biologists to develop novel bio-based applications.
Harnessing ES potential can lead to the production of extracellular polymers with enhanced properties and other advanced bio-products.