Living organisms can utilize electrical currents for metabolic energy
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Multiple scientific studies demonstrate that certain living organisms, particularly microorganisms, can utilize electrical currents and extracellular electron transfer to drive metabolic processes and energy production. (APA format)
Evidence for · 3
Metabolic Reconstruction and Modeling Microbial Electrosynthesis
2016 · cited by 7
This study demonstrates that microbial communities can capture electrons directly from a cathode to drive carbon fixation and metabolic activity.
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Humic acid-enhanced electron transfer facilitates anammox nitrogen removal: coupling extracellular electron interactions, electroactive microenvironments and intracellular metabolism
2026 · cited by 0
This paper shows that extracellular electron transfer couples with intracellular metabolism to enhance nitrogen removal and energy generation.
Humic acid-enhanced electron transfer facilitates anammox nitrogen removal: coupling extracellular electron interactions, electroactive microenvironments and intracellular metabolism
2026 · cited by 0
This paper replicates the findings of paper [1], showing that humic acid-enhanced electron transfer supports intracellular metabolism and energy conversion.