{"title":"Precise detection of telomerase reverse transcriptase C228T mutation using label-free and magnetically induced self-assembly electrochemical biosensors.","authors":"Wentao Li, Min Liu, Zhanyi Qu, Qianqian Deng, Ruijiang Liu, Zhan-Ao Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109473","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Telomerase reverse transcriptase promoter C228T mutations (TERT<sub>C228T</sub>) are strongly associated with poor outcomes in papillary thyroid cancer, necessitating sensitive detection methods. In this work, a \"Signal-off\" type of label-free and magnetically induced self-assembly electrochemical biosensors based on α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@Au magnetic nanocomposites (MNCs) were developed for TERT<sub>C228T</sub> detection. Thiolated aptamers (Apts) for specific recognition of TERT<sub>C228T</sub> were immobilized on α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@Au MNCs via AuS bonds, and bovine serum albumins (BSA) were employed to block non-specific sites and form α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@Au-Apt/BSA biosensors. TERT<sub>C228T</sub> specifically hybridized with Apts, forming a rigid dsDNA film on the electrode. Enhanced steric hindrance and electrostatic repulsion suppressed electron transfer of [Fe(CN)<sub>6</sub>]<sup>3-/4-</sup>, leading to decreased current signals. The biosensors were evaluated by cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and differential pulse voltammetry, the results demonstrated that the biosensors exhibited a wide linear range (10<sup>2</sup> pM- 10<sup>6</sup> pM), high sensitivity (LOD of 0.67 pM), and excellent selectivity, along with high reproducibility (RSD = 1.84%) and long-term stability (signal retention above 95% within 10 days), and enabled reliable detection in diluted human serum (recoveries of 98.1%-107.3%). Overall, the electrochemical biosensors offer a simple, rapid, and ultrasensitive platform for TERT<sub>C228T</sub> detection, with promising potential for molecular diagnosis and thyroid cancer risk stratification.</p>","PeriodicalId":252,"journal":{"name":"Bioelectrochemistry","volume":" ","pages":"109473"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149219731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioelectrochemistryPub Date : 2026-10-01Epub Date: 2026-03-04DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109264
Caio C.G. Silva , Alessandro Cacia , Hernán D. Rojas-Mantilla , Maria V.B. Zanoni , Saulo S. Garrido , Felipe Conzuelo
{"title":"Microalgae cells with extracellular gold nanoparticles for enhanced photobioelectrochemical activity","authors":"Caio C.G. Silva , Alessandro Cacia , Hernán D. Rojas-Mantilla , Maria V.B. Zanoni , Saulo S. Garrido , Felipe Conzuelo","doi":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109264","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109264","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Photobioelectrochemical systems (PBEs) harness the machinery of photosynthetic microorganisms to convert solar energy into electricity. However, the inefficient electron transfer at the cell-electrode interface remains as the key performance limitation. Herein, we report a plasmonic biohybrid strategy to enhance extracellular electron transfer in <em>Chlorella</em>-based photobioelectrodes by integrating gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) localized on the microalgae membrane. Two approaches are investigated, consisting of physical mixing of isolated cells with AuNPs and cultivating microalgae in a growth medium supplemented with AuNPs, with the second approach allowing to obtain about significantly higher photocurrent responses. Optimized bioelectrodes yield photocurrent densities of up to 132 μA cm<sup>−2</sup>, 74% higher than bioelectrodes fabricated using unmodified cells. Spectral response analysis reveals a strong resonance at 525 nm, consistent with the plasmonic properties of AuNPs. Importantly, pigment content, growth kinetics, and membrane integrity are preserved, confirming the biocompatibility of the modification. This work presents a facile and effective route to engineer photosynthetic bioelectrodes using nanomaterials, advancing the design of high-performance PBEs for solar-to-electricity conversion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":252,"journal":{"name":"Bioelectrochemistry","volume":"171 ","pages":"Article 109264"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147388371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioelectrochemistryPub Date : 2026-10-01Epub Date: 2026-03-09DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109279
Antoine Vautier, James A. Behan, Charlotte Bodin, Florence Geneste, Frédéric Barrière
{"title":"Anthraquinone disulfonate as a stable redox mediator for efficient air-cathodes at neutral pH in dual-chamber microbial fuel cells","authors":"Antoine Vautier, James A. Behan, Charlotte Bodin, Florence Geneste, Frédéric Barrière","doi":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109279","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109279","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) are commonly developed as organic-matter oxidizing bioanodes with abiotic air cathodes. However, O<sub>2</sub> reduction requires active aeration and/or the use of expensive catalysts using noble metals. In this study, 2,7-anthraquinone disulfonate (2,7-AQDS), an organic redox mediator commonly used in aqueous redox flow battery systems (AORFBs), served as a redox-stable intermediate for oxygen reduction. Dual-chamber MFC pilots were developed with 2,7-AQDS in the catholyte under both anoxic and aerobic conditions and compared to pilots with ferricyanide catholytes. In both conditions, cyclic voltammetry studies confirmed similar and efficient electroactivity despite the proximity AQDS formal redox potential to that of acetate oxidation. Mediated air-cathodes achieved open-circuit voltage (OCV) of 510 mV and current densities of 140 μA/cm<sup>2</sup>, nearly double those of air-only cathodes (72 μA/cm<sup>2</sup>), while delivering a 33% higher power density (12 mW/m<sup>2</sup> vs. 8 mW/m<sup>2</sup>). Passive catholyte aeration enabled continuous reoxidation of reduced 2,7-AQDS at 8.8 × 10<sup>−8</sup> mol/s, exceeding the AQDS reduction rate by the bioanode (2.5 × 10<sup>−10</sup> mol/s), thus ensuring effective self-regeneration and stable AQDS concentration. These results demonstrate that AQDS coupled with passive oxygen supply sustains biofilm activity with enhances current and power, and allow long-term / low-maintenance MFC operation and organic-matter oxidation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":252,"journal":{"name":"Bioelectrochemistry","volume":"171 ","pages":"Article 109279"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147388329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioelectrochemistryPub Date : 2026-10-01Epub Date: 2026-03-04DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109266
Terdha Narla , Uma Nudurupati, Yangguang Ou
{"title":"Developing fast scan cyclic voltammetry at carbon fiber microelectrodes to quantify short chain fatty acids in situ","authors":"Terdha Narla , Uma Nudurupati, Yangguang Ou","doi":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109266","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109266","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Acetic, propionic, and butyric acids are short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and the most abundant metabolites produced by gut bacteria. To uncover mechanistic insights of their function throughout the body, it is critical to measure rapid SCFA fluxes in sites of action such as brain, muscle, and skin. Current approaches have focused on fecal and plasma measurements, where SCFA levels are low and not representative of tissue-specific concentrations or fluxes. Thus, a rapid, <em>in situ</em> methodology is needed. Fast scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV) at carbon fiber microelectrodes (CFMs) has the spatiotemporal resolution to fill this need. However, the electrochemical response of CFMs to SCFAs have not been explored until now. By coupling FSCV at CFMs with flow injection analysis of each SCFA, we demonstrate there are distinct peaks in the cyclic voltammograms for each fatty acid. Some of these peaks display faradaic behavior in scan rate, holding potential, and switching potential experiments. Interestingly, we identify several peaks that are concentration-sensitive and therefore are promising quantifiable markers of SCFA dynamics and fluxes. This work lays the foundation in understanding the response of CFMs to fatty acids and demonstrate the utility of FSCV at CFMs for the <em>in situ</em> quantitation of SCFAs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":252,"journal":{"name":"Bioelectrochemistry","volume":"171 ","pages":"Article 109266"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147371938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioelectrochemistryPub Date : 2026-10-01Epub Date: 2026-02-26DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109260
Yuanmo Wang , Ajay Pradhan , Pankaj Gupta , Jörg Hanrieder , Henrik Zetterberg , Ann-Sofie Cans
{"title":"Nanotip acetylcholine biosensor reveals cholinergic differentiated SH-SY5Y cells release partial vesicle content during exocytosis","authors":"Yuanmo Wang , Ajay Pradhan , Pankaj Gupta , Jörg Hanrieder , Henrik Zetterberg , Ann-Sofie Cans","doi":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109260","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109260","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Acetylcholine (ACh) is a central neurotransmitter in cognitive function, motor control, and synaptic modulation, yet its electrochemical inactivity and the rapid kinetics of exocytosis have hindered real-time quantal measurements. Micrometer-scale enzymatic ACh biosensors previously enabled sub-millisecond extracellular recordings but were too large for synaptic positioning and intracellular recordings. Here we present a short, ultrafast and low-noise amperometric ACh biosensor based on a needle-shaped carbon fiber nanotip electrode functionalized with gold nanoparticles and enzymes. The miniaturized geometry allows precise placement at neurite release sites and minimally invasive insertion into the cell cytoplasm, enabling high-temporal resolution monitoring of presynaptic exocytosis together with quantification of intracellular ACh vesicle content. We applied this platform to differentiated human cholinergic SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells, an established yet underutilized cell model for cholinergic signaling. The nanotip sensor successfully captured amperometric spikes from both intracellular vesicle burst events and presynaptic ACh release. Intracellular events released a larger amount of ACh than presynaptic exocytosis events, indicating a predominance of partial exocytosis mode in these cells. These results demonstrate the nanotip ACh biosensor as a unique tool for probing fusion pore dynamics at subcellular resolution and for providing quantitative insight into the quantal nature of cholinergic signaling in human neuronal models.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":252,"journal":{"name":"Bioelectrochemistry","volume":"171 ","pages":"Article 109260"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147388330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioelectrochemistryPub Date : 2026-10-01Epub Date: 2026-03-04DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109265
A. Guessab, I. Mazurenko, E. Lojou, A. de Poulpiquet
{"title":"Electrochemistry of redox enzymes: from functional enzyme immobilization to enzymatic bio-electrochemical devices (tutorial)","authors":"A. Guessab, I. Mazurenko, E. Lojou, A. de Poulpiquet","doi":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109265","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109265","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Electrochemistry of redox enzymes is a multidisciplinary field, and students who join labs specialized in bio-electrochemistry have various backgrounds: chemistry, biology, biotechnologies, nanotechnologies, physics, etc., so that their level in the involved disciplines is often heterogeneous, and they sometimes lack the basic knowledge about either of the fields concerned by their project (physical chemistry, electrochemistry, enzymology, etc.). Projects that gather experienced researchers from these different areas also sometimes suffer from a lack of understanding between the partners. This tutorial, which follows a lecture given at the first winter school of the French group of bio-electrochemistry (GFB), aims at guiding newcomers in the field and provides advice for more in-depth and specialized literature. It seeks to provide a solid theoretical and experimental foundation. Redox enzymes and the basic methods of immobilization at the electrode are introduced. The mechanisms of direct and mediated electron transfers are explained. An important electrochemical method, cyclic voltammetry, is explained, and the article describes how to extract information about enzyme/electrode and catalytic reactions. Finally, the tutorial presents two enzymatic bio-electrochemical devices, enzymatic fuel cells and enzymatic biosensors, and provides a guide for their electrochemical characterization.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":252,"journal":{"name":"Bioelectrochemistry","volume":"171 ","pages":"Article 109265"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147388370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioelectrochemistryPub Date : 2026-10-01Epub Date: 2026-03-09DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109277
Sunday Olakunle Oguntomi , Abhipsa Sahu , Yili Yang , Enrico Marsili
{"title":"Proof-of-concept bioelectrochemical characterization of Mycolicibacterium smegmatis for diagnostic applications","authors":"Sunday Olakunle Oguntomi , Abhipsa Sahu , Yili Yang , Enrico Marsili","doi":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109277","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109277","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Elevated urease activity in tuberculosis-infected individuals is often suggestive of bacterial virulence by promoting survivability and establishment of the causative pathogen (<em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em>) in the host. Thus, heightened urease activity could be a promising biomarker for screening pathogenic mycobacterial strains<em>.</em> In this proof-of-concept study, we evaluate the suitability of electrochemical techniques for direct screening of mycobacterial strains based on urease activity. <em>Mycolicibacterium smegmatis</em> wildtype (WT), a derived knockout mutant of the LCP protein family (<em>∆0107</em>) with high urease activity, and its complement strain (<em>c-0107</em>) were coated in polydopamine (PDA) and immobilized on a screen-printed electrode (SPE) for microscopy and electrochemical characterization, in presence of exogenous redox mediators: potassium ferricyanide, anthraquinone, and riboflavin. Microscopy showed compatibility of PDA as a coating material for mycobacterial cells. Electrochemical analysis results indicated enhanced <em>M. smegmatis</em> electroactivity in the presence of anthraquinone, with higher current output in the strain with high urease activity. Experiments at different urea concentrations suggest that urea is not required for this screening approach. This work shows that electrochemical data can potentially distinguish mycobacterial strains based on urease activity. It also lays a groundwork in the model mycobacteria <em>M. smegmatis</em>, which could facilitate development of assays for pathogenic mycobacterial species.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":252,"journal":{"name":"Bioelectrochemistry","volume":"171 ","pages":"Article 109277"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147388331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioelectrochemistryPub Date : 2026-10-01Epub Date: 2026-02-28DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109258
Jiaru Fu , Dewei Huang , Bolu Sun , Chengwen Li , Yuqiong Wu , Huajie Li , Jiali Kang , Haiying He , Xiangdong Wang , Yaru Zhang , Xuanxiu Da , Mian Chen , Lin Yang
{"title":"Optimization of a MWCNTs-AuNPs composite-modified electrochemical immunosensor with anti-fouling property for highly sensitive and rapid detection of BNP in myocardial infarction-induced heart failure diagnosis","authors":"Jiaru Fu , Dewei Huang , Bolu Sun , Chengwen Li , Yuqiong Wu , Huajie Li , Jiali Kang , Haiying He , Xiangdong Wang , Yaru Zhang , Xuanxiu Da , Mian Chen , Lin Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109258","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109258","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a sensitive biomarker for acute heart failure (AHF). Rapid, sensitive, and anti-fouling BNP detection in serum remains clinically unmet. Herein, a novel electrochemical immunosensor with synergistic signal amplification and anti-fouling ability was constructed via layered AuNPs/MWCNTs-AuNPs modification. Bottom AuNPs mitigate MWCNTs agglomeration and enable stable Anti-BNP immobilization via Au<img>S bonds, MWCNTs enhance conductivity, and top AuNPs amplify signals, forming an efficient electron-transport network. A nitrocellulose (NC) membrane was laminated for anti-fouling via rapid contaminant sieving. Under optimization, the sensor shows a linear range of 7.81–8 × 10<sup>3</sup> pg/mL for BNP, with a detection limit of 8.14 × 10<sup>−2</sup> pg/mL (3σ, <em>n</em> = 11), outperforming ELISA. It exhibits excellent selectivity (vs. cTn-I, glucose, IL-6), repeatability (RSD = 2.3%), and stability (92.4% retention over 30 days). Serum recovery rates of 102–105% confirm anti-fouling reliability. This cost-effective platform promises POCT for AHF and underpins anti-fouling biosensor development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":252,"journal":{"name":"Bioelectrochemistry","volume":"171 ","pages":"Article 109258"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147363735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioelectrochemistryPub Date : 2026-09-15DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109443
Mustafa Ali Güngör, Merve Yıldırım, Filiz Kuralay
{"title":"Electrochemical cardiac troponin I immunosensor platform integrated with electrochemically deposited Au nanoparticles decorated PtNi bimetallic sponge-like structures.","authors":"Mustafa Ali Güngör, Merve Yıldırım, Filiz Kuralay","doi":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109443","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109443","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, a novel, reproducible, and stable electrochemical detection platform was developed for the detection of cardiac troponin I (cTnI), one of the most common biomarkers of cardiovascular diseases. The immunosensing platform consisted of antibody functionalized electrochemically gold (Au) deposited sponge-like platinum‑nickel (PtNi)-based nanoparticles modified screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCEs). A sponge-like surface yielded a high surface area that enabled effective Au deposition and enhanced electrochemical properties through a synergistic effect. Electrochemically deposited Au onto this surface not only improved electrochemical characteristics but also created an environment in which the antibody could settle effectively. The final version of the electrode demonstrated high sensitivity. The sensor (anti-cTnI/Au@Pt-Ni/SPCE) performance was achieved in the linear working range of 0.01 pg/mL-100 ng/mL with a low limit of detection (LOD) value of 8.09 fg/mL using EIS technique. The selectivity studies showed that the proposed electrode had successful results in the presence of important interfering species. Good recovery was obtained in diluted serum samples ranging between 97.3 and 103.6%. Amperometric detection strategy was also evaluated with the metal-based nanoparticles modified electrode, and a low LOD value of 3.93 fg/mL was obtained. The modified electrode was successfully characterized using microscopic, spectroscopic, contact angle, and electrochemical techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":252,"journal":{"name":"Bioelectrochemistry","volume":" ","pages":"109443"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148965858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Performance and functional flora of simultaneous nitrogen removal, desulfurization and electricity generation in sulfide autotrophic denitrification-anammox-MFC coupled system.","authors":"Changzi Guo, Dongchan Xi, Liyuan Shao, Xuemei Chen, Dongting Fan, Yong Zhang, Huimin Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109441","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioelechem.2026.109441","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, a novel SAD-anammox-MFC coupled system was constructed for simultaneous nitrogen removal, desulfurization, and electricity generation. The optimal total nitrogen (TN) removal efficiency of 82.1% was achieved under the following conditions: a sludge inoculation ratio (SADB:AnAOB) of 1:2, external resistance of 500 Ω, influent sulfide concentration of 300 mg S/L, and hydraulic retention time (HRT) of 60 h. The maximum power density (1406.25 mW/m<sup>3</sup>) occurred at 300 mg S/L and an HRT of 24 h. A longer HRT promoted complete sulfide oxidation and allowed anammox to become the dominant nitrogen removal pathway, with the highest coulombic efficiency (18.20%) at 60 h. Microbial community analysis revealed that the cathode was enriched with the anammox bacterium Candidatus Brocadia (35%) and denitrifying bacterium unclassified_f_PHOS-HE36 (5%), while the anode was dominated by Thiobacillus (15%-20%) and Sulfuricurvum (10%-15%), forming a stable functional zonation. This study provides a low-carbon and resource-oriented solution for treating sulfur- and nitrogen-containing wastewater.</p>","PeriodicalId":252,"journal":{"name":"Bioelectrochemistry","volume":" ","pages":"109441"},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148928595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}