DOI: 10.1002/celc.202300785 ISSN: 2196-0216

Electron Shuttles in Microbial Photoelectrochemical Systems: Cytotoxicity and Photostability

Nan Huo, Xiang Li, Yizi Xu, Chongyuan Ren, Weifu Yan, Xiaochun Tian, Xuee Wu, Feng Zhao
  • Electrochemistry
  • Catalysis

Abstract

Electron shuttles are pivotal in enhancing the conversion efficiency at the biotic‐abiotic interface within microbial photoelectrochemical systems. Nevertheless, the potentially toxic effects of electron shuttles on microbial cells and their instability when exposed to light are often overlooked. This concept highlights the attention paid to electron shuttles in microbial photoelectrochemical systems, such as the cytotoxicity, the photoexcited state, and the photostability. Furthermore, it offers theoretical guidance for selecting electron shuttles to optimize sustainable energy production and environmental remediation.

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