Harnessing the potential of the microbial sulfur cycle for environmental biotechnology

IF 7.1 2区工程技术 Q1 BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS

Current opinion in biotechnology Pub Date : 2024-07-02 DOI:10.1016/j.copbio.2024.103164

Suyash Gupta , Caroline M Plugge , Gerard Muyzer , Irene Sánchez-Andrea

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Abstract

The sulfur cycle is a complex biogeochemical cycle characterized by the high variability in the oxidation states of sulfur. While sulfur is essential for life processes, certain sulfur compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide, are toxic to all life forms. Micro-organisms facilitate the sulfur cycle, playing a prominent role even in extreme environments, such as soda lakes, acid mine drainage sites, hot springs, and other harsh habitats. The activity of these micro-organisms presents unique opportunities for mitigating sulfur-based pollution and enhancing the recovery of sulfur and metals. This review highlights the application of sulfur-oxidizing and -reducing micro-organisms in environmental biotechnology through three illustrative examples. Additionally, it discusses the challenges, recent trends, and prospects associated with these applications.

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将微生物硫循环的潜力用于环境生物技术。

硫循环是一种复杂的生物地球化学循环，其特点是硫的氧化态变化很大。虽然硫是生命过程所必需的，但某些硫化合物（如硫化氢）对所有生命形式都是有毒的。微生物促进了硫循环，即使在极端环境中，如苏打湖、酸性矿井排水点、温泉和其他恶劣的栖息地，也发挥着重要作用。这些微生物的活动为减轻硫基污染、提高硫和金属的回收率提供了独特的机会。本综述通过三个实例重点介绍了硫氧化和还原微生物在环境生物技术中的应用。此外，它还讨论了与这些应用相关的挑战、最新趋势和前景。

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Current opinion in biotechnology 工程技术-生化研究方法

CiteScore

16.20

自引率

2.60%

发文量

226

审稿时长

4-8 weeks

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