Many dissimilatory metal-reducing bacteria are capable of growth by transferring electrons to
extracellular terminal electron acceptors like metal surfaces. Microorganisms that have this electron transfer capability can be used for biotechnological applications like bioremediation, biofuels and the production nanomaterials. To exploit these microorganisms, it is necessary to understand the components and the mechanism involved in the transfer of electrons from a biotic to an abiotic surface. In our lab, we use a wide range of techniques to understand the crucial biological electron transfer processes and energy conversion involved in extracellular electron transfer.
extracellular terminal electron acceptors like metal surfaces. Microorganisms that have this electron transfer capability can be used for biotechnological applications like bioremediation, biofuels and the production nanomaterials. To exploit these microorganisms, it is necessary to understand the components and the mechanism involved in the transfer of electrons from a biotic to an abiotic surface. In our lab, we use a wide range of techniques to understand the crucial biological electron transfer processes and energy conversion involved in extracellular electron transfer.
Relevant publications
Herrera-Theut, K. A.; Gisriel, C.; Laureanti, J.; Orf, G.; Baker, P.; Jones, A. K.; Redding, K., Evaluating the role of a multi-heme cytochrome c in electron transfer from an electrode surface to Heliobacterium modesticaldum. Faseb Journal 2017, 31.
Cereda, A.; Hitchcock, A.; Symes, M. D.; Cronin, L.; Bibby, T. S.; Jones, A. K. A Bioelectrochemical approach to characterize extracellular electron transfer by synechocystis sp. PCC6803. PLOS One 2014, 9, e91484.
Jones, A. K.; Bayer, T. S.; Bibby, T.; Cronin, L.; Golbeck, J.; Kramer, D. M.; Matsumura, I. Plug and play photosynthesis. Chemistry & Industry 2012, 76, 42-45.