ReviewArchives of microbiology2026
Biophotocatalytic and bioelectrocatalytic strategies for methane production and oxidation: emerging pathways and perspectives.
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Abstract
Methane (CH4) serves both as a high-energy-density gas and a major greenhouse gas. Its microbial transformation, namely production by methanogens and oxidation by methanotrophs, is a pivotal process in the global carbon cycle and a promising biotechnological tool. However, the practical application of these metabolisms has long been constrained by low energy efficiency and limited product spectra. Recent advances in bioelectrocatalysis and biophotocatalysis have opened new avenues to overcome these limitations by interfacing microbial metabolism with external energy. This review synthesizes progress in these emerging hybrid strategies, with a particular focus on how they harness and enhance the intrinsic extracellular electron transfer (EET) capabilities of CH4-cycling microorganisms. This review first outlines the fundamental EET mechanisms of both methanogenesis and CH4 oxidation, providing the biological foundation for subsequent technological interventions. It then critically examines the latest developments in bioelectrochemical, biophotocatalytic, and photoelectrocatalytic systems for steering CH4 production and conversion, highlighting design principles, performance metrics, and mechanistic insights. Finally, It identifies persistent challenges, ranging from incomplete mechanistic understanding to engineering scalability, and propose targeted future directions. By framing the discussion around the unifying role of EET, this review aims to stimulate a more integrated approach to developing efficient and carbon‑neutral technologies for CH4 valorization and greenhouse gas mitigation.
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