Scientists at the University of East Anglia have taken another step towards bio-fuel cells.
The research shows that it is possible for bacteria to lie directly on the surface of a metal or mineral and transfer electrical charge through their cell membranes.
“We knew that bacteria can transfer electricity into metals and minerals, and that the interaction depends on proteins on the surface of the bacteria. But it was not been clear whether these proteins do this directly or indirectly though an unknown mediator in the environment," said lead researcher Dr Tom Clarke.
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http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/2013/03/25/55820/bacteria-get-a-little-closer-to-bio-fuel-cells.htm
