Understanding of extracellular electron transfer mechanism of AOM organisms
Abstract
Anaerobic oxidation of methane (AOM) is an essential microbiological process in the global methane cycle that controls net methane emission from anoxic subsurface environments both in marine and freshwater habits. This project aims to gain fundamental understanding of the extracellular electron transfer (EET) mechanisms of AOM microorganisms. Characterising the EET pathways of AOM microorganisms will significantly enhance our understanding of their potential environmental niches and how their activity may be influenced by the existence of other elements including mineral-associated metal ions. The results will help us to improve our ability to predict the global methane emissions more reliably in a changing climate.
