Photobioelectrochemistry of intact photosynthetic bacteria: Advances and future outlook

• DOI: 10.1016/j.coelec.2022.101018
• Publication Date: 2022-04-18T06:32:43Z
• Authors: Lilian Danielle d...; Matteo Grattieri
• Keywords: Bioelectrosynthesis; Semi-artificial photosynthesis; Microbial electrochemistry; 02 engineering and technology; 0210 nano-technology; Photo-induced extracellular electron transfer; Biosensor; Synthetic biology; Biophotovoltaic

Over the past decade, increasing research focus has been posed on use of intact and viable photosynthetic microorganisms in biohybrid electrochemical systems. Various works have shown that these biotic/abiotic photoelectrochemical systems can be utilized to develop biophotovoltaics, biosensing devices, perform light-driven bioelectrosynthesis. This Emerging Opinions article highlights accomplishments achieved last three years photobioelectrochemistry bacteria. Specifically, new approaches shed light mechanisms at basis microbial are discussed, together with fascinating solutions artificially tune photo-induced extracellular electron transfer. The most recent groundbreaking achievements toward practical application also highlighted, before presenting a future outlook for bacteria photobioelectrochemistry.