Dissecting the Structural and Conductive Functions of Nanowires in <i>Geobacter sulfurreducens</i> Electroactive Biofilms
Yin Ye, Xing Liu, Kenneth H. Nealson, Christopher Rensing, Shuping Qin, Shungui Zhou
Abstract
biofilms and highlight the structural contribution of nanowires in anode biofilm formation, which contributes to biofilm formation and current generation, thereby providing a strategy to increase current generation.
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Geobacter sulfurreducensBiofilmGeobacterElectron transferNanowirePilusNanotechnologyAnodeElectron transport chainElectrical conductorChemistryMaterials scienceFlagellumBiophysicsBacteriaElectrodeBiologyBiochemistryEscherichia coliPhysical chemistryComposite materialGeneticsGeneOrganic chemistryMicrobial Fuel Cells and BioremediationElectrochemical sensors and biosensorsSupercapacitor Materials and Fabrication