How microbe-powered tech cleans and recovers value from wastewater

The Schröder's team from the University of Greifswald reviewed microbial electrochemical technologies (METs) in a Frontiers in Science article, where microbes help clean water while producing electricity or fuels and reclaiming valuable nutrients

The world generates about 359 billion m³ of wastewater each year, yet only ~52% is treated. Treatment is also energy-hungry—a…

Full text: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/science/article-hubs/circular-wastewater-treatment-solutions/explainer

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Frontiers in Science, Explainer, 2026-02-24.

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Frontiers in Science
Universität Greifswald

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