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  • Microbiology
  • Environmental Science
  • Electrochemistry

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  • Electrochemically active biofilms (EABs) are microbial communities with potential in bioremediation, energy conversion, and biosensing.
  • Their hierarchical architecture and heterogeneity significantly influence electron transport and overall function.
  • A comprehensive review on the spatial features of EABs is currently lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and clarify the spatial heterogeneity of electrochemically active biofilms (EABs).
  • To discuss physicochemical gradients, structural composition, electron transport, and metabolic activity within EABs.
  • To identify future research directions for advancing EAB applications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of existing studies on EAB spatial heterogeneity.
  • Discussion of microenvironment gradients, biofilm structure, electron transport mechanisms, and metabolic activity.
  • Synthesis of current understanding and identification of research gaps.

Main Results:

  • Spatial heterogeneity, including microenvironment gradients and structural composition, critically affects EAB performance.
  • Existing measurement techniques and understanding of EAB heterogeneity present ambiguities.
  • Key factors influencing electron transport efficiency and biofilm function are linked to heterogeneity.

Conclusions:

  • A deeper understanding of EAB heterogeneity is crucial for optimizing microbial electrode design and operational strategies.
  • Future research should employ advanced imaging and gene-editing for dynamic heterogeneity studies.
  • Investigating EABs in complex matrices will provide further insights into their architecture and function.