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Review
. 2023 Mar;16(3):494-506.
doi: 10.1111/1751-7915.14170. Epub 2022 Dec 4.

Marinobacter: A case study in bioelectrochemical chassis evaluation

Lina J Bird  1 , Rebecca L Mickol  1 , Brian J Eddie  1 , Meghna Thakur  1   2 , Matthew D Yates  1 , Sarah M Glaven  1
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Review

Marinobacter: A case study in bioelectrochemical chassis evaluation

Lina J Bird et al. Microb Biotechnol. 2023 Mar.

Abstract

The junction of bioelectrochemical systems and synthetic biology opens the door to many potentially groundbreaking technologies. When developing these possibilities, choosing the correct chassis organism can save a great deal of engineering effort and, indeed, can mean the difference between success and failure. Choosing the correct chassis for a specific application requires a knowledge of the metabolic potential of the candidate organisms, as well as a clear delineation of the traits, required in the application. In this review, we will explore the metabolic and electrochemical potential of a single genus, Marinobacter. We will cover its strengths, (salt tolerance, biofilm formation and electrochemical potential) and weaknesses (insufficient characterization of many strains and a less developed toolbox for genetic manipulation) in potential synthetic electromicrobiology applications. In doing so, we will provide a roadmap for choosing a chassis organism for bioelectrochemical systems.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.

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Possible applications of engineered electroactive Marinobacter. (A) As a living coating on marine surfaces to prevent corrosion and fouling and communicate electronically with the ship. (B) As living leak sensing system on storage units with repair capabilities. (C) As a low volume point of need manufacturing system converting waste to valuable product.
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