Rhodopseudomonas palustris (IMAGE)

Washington University in St. Louis

Rhodopseudomonas palustris

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A Washington University team showed how a phototrophic microbe called Rhodopseudomonas palustris takes up electrons from conductive substances like metal oxides or rust to reduce carbon dioxide.

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Image courtesy Bose laboratory, Washington University

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