Microbial electrosynthetic cells

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PATENT NO 9879251
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14427374

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Methods are provided for microbial electrosynthesis of H2 and organic compounds such as methane and acetate. Method of producing mature electrosynthetic microbial populations by continuous culture is also provided. Microbial populations produced in accordance with the embodiments as shown to efficiently synthesize H2, methane and acetate in the presence of CO2 and a voltage potential. The production of biodegradable and renewable plastics from electricity and carbon dioxide is also disclosed.

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MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT19 HAGOOD AVENUE SUITE 909 CHARLESTON SC 29425

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Labelle, Edward V Charleston, US 2 9
Marshall, Christopher W Charleston, US 1 4
May, Harold D Charleston, US 8 63

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