Microbial Electrosynthesis

Key Features

Microbial electrosynthesis (MES) is a bioelectrochemical system that utilizes chemolithoautotrophic microbes to convert **CO2 into valuable chemicals**, contributing to carbon capture and sustainable bioprocessing. By optimizing **CO2 delivery and electron transfer**, this system enhances microbial electrosynthesis efficiency for industrial applications.

Key Research Areas:

  • CO2 Bioconversion & Chemical Production:
    • Microbial conversion of CO2 into acetate and methane.
    • Enhancing CO2 reduction efficiency in microbial electrosynthesis (MES) systems.
  • Innovative Electrode Design:
    • Utilizing porous nickel fiber cathodes for improved CO2 delivery.
    • Enhancing microbial growth and electron transfer with carbon nanotube-coated electrodes.
  • System Optimization & Scalability:
    • Optimizing CO2 flow rates for improved conversion efficiency.
    • Exploring renewable energy sources, such as solar, to power the MES system.

By integrating **bioelectrochemical processes with CO2 reduction**, the system contributes to **scalable, energy-efficient solutions** for carbon-neutral chemical production and industrial CO2 mitigation.