Geobacter sulfurreducens metabolism at different donor/acceptor ratios [PDF]
MicrobiologyOpen, 2022 Geobacter species have great application potential in remediation processes and electrobiotechnology. In all applications, understanding the metabolism will enable target‐oriented optimization of the processes.
Dirk Holtmann
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The varied roles of pilA-N, omcE, omcS, omcT, and omcZ in extracellular electron transfer by Geobacter sulfurreducens [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 Geobacter sulfurreducens mediates extracellular electron transfer (EET) reactions with different substrates, such as solid-phase Fe(III)-containing minerals, anodes and the cells of Geobacter metallireducens.
Yiran Dong, Yongguang Jiang, Yidan Hu
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Geobacter sulfurreducens' Unique Metabolism Results in Cells with a High Iron and Lipid Content. [PDF]
Microbiology Spectrum, 2022 Geobacter sulfurreducens is a ubiquitous iron-reducing bacterium in soils, and in engineered systems, it can respire an electrode to produce measurable electric current.
Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown +2 more
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Conjugative plasmids inhibit extracellular electron transfer in Geobacter sulfurreducens [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 Geobacter sulfurreducens is part of a specialized group of microbes with the unique ability to exchange electrons with insoluble materials, such as iron oxides and electrodes. Therefore, G.
Mathias Fessler +2 more
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Intracytoplasmic membranes develop in Geobacter sulfurreducens under thermodynamically limiting conditions [PDF]
npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, 2023 Geobacter sulfurreducens is an electroactive bacterium capable of reducing metal oxides in the environment and electrodes in engineered systems1,2. Geobacter sp.
Ethan Howley +3 more
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Methylmercury formation in biofilms of Geobacter sulfurreducens [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 IntroductionMercury (Hg) is a major environmental pollutant that accumulates in biota predominantly in the form of methylmercury (MeHg). Surface-associated microbial communities (biofilms) represent an important source of MeHg in natural aquatic systems.
Elena Yunda +3 more
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Biochemical characterization and mercury methylation capacity of Geobacter sulfurreducens biofilms grown in media containing iron hydroxide or fumarate [PDF]
Biofilm, 2023 Geobacter species are common in iron-rich environments and can contribute to formation of methylmercury (MeHg), a neurotoxic compound with high bioaccumulation potential formed as a result of bacterial and archaeal physiological activity.
Elena Yunda +3 more
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Reduction Kinetic of Water Soluble Metal Salts by Geobacter sulfurreducens: Fe2+/Hemes Stabilize and Regulate Electron Flux Rates [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 Geobacter sulfurreducens is a widely applied microorganism for the reduction of toxic metal salts, as an electron source for bioelectrochemical devices, and as a reagent for the synthesis of nanoparticles.
Maksym Karamash +6 more
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Direct Observation of Electrically Conductive Pili Emanating from
mBio, 2021 Geobacter sulfurreducens is a model microbe for elucidating the mechanisms for extracellular electron transfer in several biogeochemical cycles, bioelectrochemical applications, and microbial metal corrosion.
Xinying Liu +4 more
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Dissecting the Structural and Conductive Functions of Nanowires in Geobacter sulfurreducens Electroactive Biofilms [PDF]
mBio, 2022 Conductive nanowires are thought to contribute to long-range electron transfer (LET) in Geobacter sulfurreducens anode biofilms. Three types of nanowires have been identified: pili, OmcS, and OmcZ.
Yin Ye +5 more
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