Potential Application of Redox Mediators and Metabolic Uncouplers in Environmental Research – A Review

Redox mediators (electronophores) and metabolic uncouplers (protonophores) play a major role in the sub‐atomic particle transportation in chemical and biological processes. Application areas include activated sludge treatment, excess biomass removal, bio‐filtration of gaseous pollutants, electricity...

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Published in:ChemBioEng reviews 2017-12, Vol.4 (6), p.377-384
Main Authors: Baskaran, Suganya, Subramani, Vishal Bellie, Detchanamurthy, Swaminathan, Rangasamy, Parthiban
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dye degradation
Metabolic uncouplers
Microbial fuel cells
Redox mediators
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Summary:Redox mediators (electronophores) and metabolic uncouplers (protonophores) play a major role in the sub‐atomic particle transportation in chemical and biological processes. Application areas include activated sludge treatment, excess biomass removal, bio‐filtration of gaseous pollutants, electricity generation by means of solar or microbial fuel cell (MFCs), biosensors, and dye degradation. Through a detailed review of peer‐reviewed and environmental literature, redox mediators and metabolic uncouplers, their mode of action as well as major factors influencing the redox mediators and metabolic uncouplers are discussed. This review article will help researchers to enhance their understanding of the application of redox mediators and metabolic uncouplers in environmental research. Redox mediators and metabolic uncouplers can enhance the sub‐atomic particle transport in both chemical and biological processes. Since they show high potential for application in environmental research, this review discusses their role in the emerging field of biotechnology and fuel cell technology. It aims to help in identifying factors influencing the reaction rate.
ISSN:2196-9744
2196-9744
DOI:10.1002/cben.201600014