CRC 1615 - Project C02: SMART continuous bioelectrochemical processes

The overall objective of this project is to establish a fundamental understanding of continuous bioelectrochemical reactions and their implementation in SMART reactor systems that aid in autonomous operation and optimisation of the processes. The biotransformation of glycerol to 1,3-propanediol will be taken as a model reaction. This model reaction will be realised in a bioelectrochemical system in which the biocatalysts reside on the cathode and use cathodic electrons or in situ generated hydrogen as the electron donor. We will realize the envisioned biotransformation in parallel with whole cell biocatalysts as well as purified enzymes.

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