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ReviewWater environment research : a research publication of the Water Environment Federation2026

Engineering Microbial-Electrochemical Interfaces for Sustainable Water Purification.

Amrita Mishra, Jutishna Bora, Richa Mishra, Smita Lata, Sagar Mondal, Nayan Talukdar, Sarvesh Rustagi, Shailendra Thapliyal, Subham Preetam, Sumira Malik

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Review in Water environment research : a research publication of the Water Environment Federation, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Amrita MishraAmity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Jharkhand, Ranchi, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6433-3256
Jutishna BoraAmity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Jharkhand, Ranchi, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2390-9244
Richa MishraDepartment of Computer Engineering, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujrat, India.
Smita LataAmity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Jharkhand, Ranchi, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2922-6698
Sagar MondalAmity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Jharkhand, Ranchi, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8943-3950
Nayan TalukdarProgram of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, India.
Sarvesh RustagiSchool of Allied Sciences, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun, Uttrakhand, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1247-1040
Shailendra ThapliyalUttaranchal Institute of Technology, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6212-2057
Subham PreetamDepartment of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Dalseong-gun, Daegu, South Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5992-4609
Sumira MalikSchool of Basic and Applied Sciences, K. R. Mangalam University, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Electrofusion is an emerging frontier in sustainable water purification, integrating microbial activity with electrochemical processes to achieve efficient and eco-friendly treatment. Bioeletrofusion improves microbial fuel cells (MFCs) and bioelectrochemical systems by allowing controlled membrane fusion in electric fields. This makes electron transfer pathways better and increases catalytic efficiency. This enables superior degradation of organic pollutants, pathogen elimination, and recovery of clean water with minimal chemical use. The technology stands out for its dual functionality: treating diverse municipal and industrial effluents while simultaneously generating bioelectricity, thereby advancing circular economy principles. With its low energy demand and adaptability, electrofusion offers a scalable solution well suited for decentralized and resilient water infrastructure. Current research focuses on optimizing electrode materials, engineering microbial consortia, and integrating smart monitoring systems to support real-world deployment. Collectively, bioelectrofusion holds significant promise for transforming wastewater treatment and expanding access to clean water worldwide.

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Bioelectric Energy SourcesElectrochemical TechniquesWater Purificationelectrofusionelectroporation (EP)fuel technologymicrobial electroporation systemwater pollutant

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PMID42670761
PMCPMC13527657

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