Author:
Molitor Bastian,Casini Isabella,Fink Christian,Hafenbradl Doris,Angenent Largus T.
Abstract
AbstractMethanothermobacter has been pivotal in elucidating the biochemistry of hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis. These microbes generate cellular energy to grow by producing methane from hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Recently, this physiological trait was adopted for biotechnology in power-to-gas processes to store renewable electric energy in form of methane in the natural gas grid. We established a genetic system and a genome-scale metabolic model for Methanothermobacter (Microbe of the Year 2021) to support further technology advancement and implementation for large-scale production of renewable methane.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Molecular Biology,Biotechnology
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