Microbial nanowires and methods of making and using

Reguera, Gemma; Cologgi, Dena; Worden, Robert Mark; Castro-Forero, Angelines A.; Steidl, Rebecca

Microbial nanowires and methods of making and using

Patent · 21 March 2017

OSTI ID:1347562

Reguera, Gemma; Cologgi, Dena; Worden, Robert Mark; Castro-Forero, Angelines A.; Steidl, Rebecca

Electrically conductive nanowires, and genetically or chemically modified production and use of such nanowires with altered conductive, adhesive, coupling or other properties are described. The disclosed nanowires are used as device or device components or may be adapted for soluble metal remediation.

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Research Organization:: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

DOE Contract Number:: SC0000795

Assignee:: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Patent Number(s):: 9,601,227

Application Number:: 14/193,943

OSTI ID:: 1347562

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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