electroactive biofilms

Electroactive biofilms are communities of microorganisms attached to surfaces that can transfer electrons to or from their environment. These microbes can generate electricity by metabolizing substances and transferring the resulting electrons to electrodes, a process used in bioelectrochemical systems like microbial fuel cells. The biofilms create a structured matrix that facilitates this electron flow, enabling these microbes to convert chemical energy into electrical energy efficiently. They play a crucial role in renewable energy production, wastewater treatment, and bioremediation by harnessing natural microbial processes for sustainable technological applications.