Commercial applications of Rhodopseudomonas palustris
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Introduction
Figure 1. Rhodopseudomonas palustris photographed by Caroline Harwood [1].
By Noah Montgomery
Rhodopseudomonas palustris has the unique ability to switch between forms of metabolism. Could this ability be harnessed and used to potentially produce biofuel or help degrade waste?
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Metabolism
Figure 2.Metabolic pathways of Rhodopseudomonas palustris. Image credit Larimer, F. et al. [2].
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Biodegredation
Effects of various nitrogen sources on H2 production, cell growth and acetate consumption. Symbols: No added nitrogen source (open circle), 5 mM glutamate (open square), 5mM NH4Cl (open triangle), and 3 g yeast extract (dark circle) [3].
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Electricity Generation
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Hydrogen Production
Conclusion
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Authored for BIOL 238 Microbiology, taught by Joan Slonczewski, 2016, Kenyon College.
