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Methane is a renewable biomass energy source produced via anaerobic digestion (AD). Interspecies electron transfer (IET) between methanogens and syntrophic bacteria is crucial for mitigating energy barriers in this process. Understanding IET is essential for enhancing the efficiency of syntrophic methanogenesis in anaerobic digestion. Interspecies electron transfer mechanisms include interspecies H2/formate transfer, direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET), and electron-shuttle-mediated transfer. This review summarizes the mechanisms, developments, and research gaps in IET pathways. Interspecies H2/formate transfer requires strict control of low H2 partial pressure and involves complex enzymatic reactions. In contrast, DIET enhances the electron transfer efficiency and process stability. Conductive materials and key microorganisms can be modulated to stimulate the DIET. Electron shuttles (ES) allow microorganisms to interact with extracellular electron acceptors without direct contact; however, their efficiency depends on various factors. Future studies should elucidate the key functional groups, metabolic pathways, and regulatory mechanisms of IET to guide the optimization of AD processes for efficient renewable energy production. Copyright © 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Panhui Xu, Haichen Liu, Chong Liu, Gefu Zhu. Syntrophic methane production from volatile fatty acids: Focus on interspecies electron transfer. The Science of the total environment. 2024 Oct 10;946:174410

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