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 & sustainable bioprocessing. This novel system enhances MES efficiency for industrial applications and contributes to scalable solutions for carbon-neutral chemical production. Our research areas include:

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.