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Cathode materials in microbial electrosynthesis systems for carbon dioxide reduction: recent progress and perspectives

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Dayakar Thatikayala et al.

Summary: The copper ferrite/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites synthesized using the biocombustion method showed promising results as a cathode catalyst in the microbial reduction of CO2 to volatile fatty acids in a single chamber microbial electrosynthesis system, exhibiting high efficiency and performance. The CF/rGO/Cc electrode demonstrated excellent electrochemical properties and biocompatibility, facilitating enhanced colonization and growth of microbes, ultimately leading to improved bioelectrochemical CO2 reduction and VFA production.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrocatalytic Membranes for Tunable Syngas Production and High-Efficiency Delivery to Biocompatible Electrolytes

Xiaobo Zhu et al.

Summary: The integration of electrochemical and biological CO2 reduction in artificial photosynthesis shows promise for reducing environmental impact and enabling a circular carbon economy. The development of stable and selective CO2 reduction catalysts is crucial for the advancement of these processes. This study demonstrated the fabrication of a porous silver gas diffusion electrode (GDE) for tunable electrochemical syngas production, with optimized reactor conditions leading to higher CO faradic efficiencies and tunable CO/H2 ratios. Investigation into the impact of complex microbial growth media on electrocatalysis revealed consistent high efficiencies for syngas production but also a significant increase in H2 production with certain nutrient additives.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Advances in the Synthesis of 2D MXenes

Yi Wei et al.

Summary: MXenes, versatile materials with adjustable structures and rich surface chemistry, have been recognized as potential 2D materials for various applications. Recent research has focused on synthetic routes, etching methods, and delamination strategies for large-scale preparation and stable storage. Antioxidation strategies for MXenes have also been summarized for future developments and practical applications.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Electrochemistry

Carbon dioxide conversion to C1-C2 compounds in a microbial electrosynthesis cell with in situ electrodeposition of nickel and iron

Abraham Gomez Vidales et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the continuous conversion of CO2 to methane, acetate, and ethanol in a Microbial Electrosynthesis Cell with a carbon felt biocathode. In situ deposition of Ni and Fe on the cathode significantly improved the MESC performance. pH adjustment in the cathode compartment could shift the product distribution, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing revealed significant changes in microbial community structure.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

MnO2/reduced graphene oxide nanohybrids as a cathode catalyst for the microbial reduction of CO2 to acetate and isobutyric acid

Dayakar Thatikayala et al.

Summary: In this study, a novel electrode made of nanowires interconnected with MnO2/rGO nanohybrids was developed to enhance the conversion of CO2 to value-added products. The modified cathode catalyst showed increased CO2 absorption capacity, reduced electron transfer resistance, enhanced product yields, and improved columbic efficiency. This suggests the potential of using nanostructured MnO2/rGO nanohybrids as catalysts to enhance CO2 electro-reduction for high-value VFAs production in MES systems, which could be further developed for carbon capture and utilization technology.

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS (2021)

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High capacitive rGO/WO3 supported nanofibers as cathode catalyst to boost-up the CO2 sequestration via microbial electrosynthesis

Abdul Hakeem Anwer et al.

Summary: A modified cathode with highly conductive nanofibers was fabricated for electroreduction of CO2 through microbial electrosynthesis. The modified cathode showed enhanced acetate production, reduced electron flow resistance, increased MES coulombic efficiencies, and improved biocompatibility and electrode conductivity, providing a more attractive approach for bioprocess applications.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Carbon material-based anodes in the microbial fuel cells

Xiaoqi Fan et al.

Summary: The application of carbon materials in MFC anodes has become a key aspect of improving the performance of microbial fuel cells, focusing on the diversity of carbon materials types and structures, as well as research on enhancing bacterial attachment and electron transfer efficiency. By summarizing the various strategies and mechanisms used to modify MFC anodes with carbon materials, guidance can be provided for the future development of carbon material-based anodes in MFCs.

CARBON ENERGY (2021)

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Microbiome for the Electrosynthesis of Chemicals from Carbon Dioxide

Edward V. LaBelle et al.

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Purposely Designed Hierarchical Porous Electrodes for High Rate Microbial Electrosynthesis of Acetate from Carbon Dioxide

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Khurram Tahir et al.

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Effect of Electroactive Biofilm Formation on Acetic Acid Production in Anaerobic Sludge Driven Microbial Electrosynthesis

Fuad Ameen et al.

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Antonin Prevoteau et al.

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Nitric acid treated graphite granular cathode for microbial electro reduction of carbon dioxide to acetate

Sadaf Shakeel et al.

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Shihao Tian et al.

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Haiping Luo et al.

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Chuanqi Liu et al.

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Hydrothermal synthesis of MoS2 nanoflowers for an efficient microbial electrosynthesis of acetate from CO2

Tian-shun Song et al.

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GO/PEDOT modified biocathodes promoting CO2 reduction to CH4 in microbial electrosynthesis

Qing Li et al.

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Mo2C-induced hydrogen production enhances microbial electrosynthesis of acetate from CO2 reduction

Shihao Tian et al.

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Artificial Z-scheme photocatalytic system: What have been done and where to go?

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Selective enrichment of biocatalysts for bioelectrochemical systems: A critical review

Pritha Chatterjee et al.

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Making quantitative sense of electromicrobial production

Nico J. Claassens et al.

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New bioproduction systems for chemicals and fuels: Needs and new development

An-Ping Zeng

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Structural Sensitivities in Bimetallic Catalysts for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction Revealed by Ag-Cu Nanodimers

Jianfeng Huang et al.

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Synthesis and applications of three-dimensional graphene network structures

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Electro-biocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide to alcohols using gas diffusion electrode

Sandipam Srikanth et al.

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Reactor systems for syngas fermentation processes: A review

Konstantinos Asimakopoulos et al.

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Emerging Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis

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Interpenetrated Bacteria-Carbon Nanotubes Film for Microbial Fuel Cells

Tianyi Kou et al.

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Technical photosynthesis involving CO2 electrolysis and fermentation

Thomas Haas et al.

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Carbon-Based Microbial-Fuel-Cell Electrodes: From Conductive Supports to Active Catalysts

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ADVANCED MATERIALS (2017)

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Mini-review: Anode modification for improved performance of microbial fuel cell

Y. Hindatu et al.

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Urea-Modified Carbon Nitrides: Enhancing Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution by Rational Defect Engineering

Vincent Wing-hei Lau et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2017)

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Progress in Developing Metal Oxide Nanomaterials for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting

Yi Yang et al.

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Heterojunction Photocatalysts

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Recent progress of carbonaceous materials in fuel cell applications: An overview

P. Y. You et al.

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Application of gas diffusion biocathode in microbial electrosynthesis from carbon dioxide

Suman Bajracharya et al.

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Fuelling the future: microbial engineering for the production of sustainable biofuels

James C. Liao et al.

NATURE REVIEWS MICROBIOLOGY (2016)

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Recent advances and emerging challenges in microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) for microbial production of hydrogen and value-added chemicals

Abudukeremu Kadier et al.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2016)

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Electromagnetic interference shielding with 2D transition metal carbides (MXenes)

Faisal Shahzad et al.

SCIENCE (2016)

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Carbon Nanomaterials in Different Dimensions for Electrochemical Energy Storage

Jiangfeng Ni et al.

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Carbon-based metal-free catalysts

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Composite materials for polymer electrolyte membrane microbial fuel cells

Ermete Antolini

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Redox cycling of Fe(II) and Fe(III) in magnetite by Fe-metabolizing bacteria

James M. Byrne et al.

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Semiconductor-based photocatalysts and photoelectrochemical cells for solar fuel generation: a review

Jiangtian Li et al.

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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2014)

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Enhanced Photocatalytic CO2-Reduction Activity of Anatase TiO2 by Coexposed {001} and {101} Facets

Jiaguo Yu et al.

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Electron uptake by iron-oxidizing phototrophic bacteria

A. Bose et al.

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Carbon and nitrogen removal and enhanced methane production in a microbial electrolysis cell

Marianna Villano et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2013)

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Recent developments in transition metal carbides and nitrides as hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts

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The nanostructure of three-dimensional scaffolds enhances the current density of microbial bioelectrochemical systems

Victoria Flexer et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2013)

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Long-term Operation of Microbial Electrosynthesis Systems Improves Acetate Production by Autotrophic Microbiomes

Christopher W. Marshall et al.

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Nitrogen-doped carbon nanomaterials as non-metal electrocatalysts for water oxidation

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NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2013)

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Electroactive biofilms: Current status and future research needs

Abhijeet P. Borole et al.

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Improving Photosynthetic Efficiency for Greater Yield

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Microbial electrosynthesis - revisiting the electrical route for microbial production

Korneel Rabaey et al.

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Future CO2 Emissions and Climate Change from Existing Energy Infrastructure

Steven J. Davis et al.

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Direct Biological Conversion of Electrical Current into Methane by Electromethanogenesis

Shaoan Cheng et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2009)

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Graphite fiber brush anodes for increased power production in air-cathode microbial fuel cells

Bruce Logan et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2007)

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The complex architecture of oxygenic photosynthesis

N Nelson et al.

NATURE REVIEWS MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY (2004)