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[...]if a synthetic electrode is poised at a favorable redox potential, it is possible to "trick" the metal-reducing bacteria into transferring their electrons to the electrode surface in the absence of any other electron acceptor. [...]while most gram-negative bacteria and mitochondria co...

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Published inThe Scientist Vol. 27; no. 5; p. 38
Main Authors El-Naggar, Mohamed Y, Finkel, Steven E
Format Journal Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Midland Scientist Inc 01.05.2013
LabX Media Group
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Summary:[...]if a synthetic electrode is poised at a favorable redox potential, it is possible to "trick" the metal-reducing bacteria into transferring their electrons to the electrode surface in the absence of any other electron acceptor. [...]while most gram-negative bacteria and mitochondria confine these electrontransfer reactions to the inner membrane of the cell or organelle, Shewanella and Geobacter locate some of their heme-containing cytochromes on the outer membrane, where the molecules can access external, solid electron acceptors, such as a mineral surface.
ISSN:0890-3670
1547-0806