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Welcome to the world
of Electric Microbes

Meet the electricigens

Microbes are everywhere, from the bottom of the sea to our own gut. But did you know that a lot of these microbes can generate and use electrical energy?
Meet the electroactive microorganism, which grows on electrodes. They can generate biofuels, work as an environmental sensor, and clean up our wastewater and soils.

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ISMET9 conference

Leipzig

September 16 - 19, 2025

The next ISMET Conference is going on right now!

We’re working hard to bring you the best experience — with inspiring keynote talks, engaging scientific discussions and plenty of opportunities to connect with the global microbial electrochemistry community.

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