Laureanti Joseph A, Jones Anne K
School of Molecular Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287, USA.
Adv Biochem Eng Biotechnol. 2016;158:159-175. doi: 10.1007/10_2016_48.
This chapter presents the current state of research on bioelectrochemical systems that include phototrophic organisms. First, we describe what is known of how phototrophs transfer electrons from internal metabolism to external substrates. This includes efforts to understand both the source of electrons and transfer pathways within cells. Second, we consider technological progress toward producing bio-photovoltaic devices with phototrophs. Efforts to improve these devices by changing the species included, the electrode surfaces, and chemical mediators are described. Finally, we consider future directions for this research field.
本章介绍了包括光合生物在内的生物电化学系统的当前研究状况。首先，我们描述了已知的光合生物如何将电子从内部代谢转移到外部底物。这包括了解电子来源和细胞内转移途径的研究工作。其次，我们考虑了利用光合生物生产生物光伏器件的技术进展。描述了通过改变所包含的物种、电极表面和化学介质来改进这些器件的工作。最后，我们考虑了该研究领域的未来方向。
