Table of contents What are geothermal environments? How is geothermal energy generated and used? What types of microorganisms are found in geothermal systems? How do biogeochemical cycles and mineral interactions affect geothermal energy? How do microorganisms impact geothermal energy production? What scientific advances and research methods are used in geothermal energy? What are the future perspectives of geothermal energy and microbiology? 1. What are geothermal environme

Two companies. Two sectors. One common goal. At first sight, Euro-Labor GmbH and Microbify GmbH cover two completely different topics: Failure analysis and materials investigation vs. microbiology. Together with Jens Jürgensen and Gregor Manke, we took the chance to discuss potential synergies and found a common ground: microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). On the one hand, this type ofcorrosion is still neglected in many industries. On the other hand, MIC is seldom t

Introduction: rethinking biomass production The global demand for sustainable food, fuels, and chemicals is driving the development of alternative biotechnologies that reduce reliance on fossil fuels and agricultural resources. Gas fermentation is emerging as a promising solution. This process leverages microorganisms to convert gaseous substrates, particularly carbon dioxide (CO₂) and hydrogen (H₂), into microbial biomass and other value-added products. Unlike conventional f

Understanding natural hydrogen Natural hydrogen, often referred to as white or geologic hydrogen, is molecular hydrogen (H₂) that forms naturally within the Earth’s crust. Unlike industrial hydrogen, which must be produced via electrolysis or fossil fuel reforming, natural hydrogen is generated underground through geological processes such as water-rock reactions and mantle-derived gas migration. It can move through porous rock formations, accumulate in subsurface traps, an

Microbify’s recent interview with H2NEWS Chile conducted by Grace Keller, we had the opportunity to discuss one of the most underestimated challenges of the energy transition: the role of microorganisms in hydrogen and gas infrastructure. Co-founder and managing director of Microbify GmbH Dr. Linda Dengler in an interview with H2NEWS Chile. Grace Keller is the Founder and Director of H2NEWS, Vice President of H2 Chile, and a member of Women in Green Hydrogen. Through her wo

In many environments, microbial behaviour is shaped by interactions with both surrounding fluids and solid interfaces. Attachment to surfaces provides access to nutrients, stability, and protection from external stressors. Over time, attached cells can proliferate and recruit additional microorganisms, leading to the development of structured communities. These communities exhibit properties that differ markedly from those of free-living cells. Understanding this form of orga

Corrosion is one of the most widespread and costly forms of material damage in industrial operations. It is an electrochemical process in which metals react with their environment and slowly return to a more stable form, such as oxides or sulfides . While corrosion is often associated with purely chemical reactions involving oxygen, moisture, and salts, in many cases microorganisms play a decisive role in accelerating and sustaining it. This form is known as microbiological

Every living organism needs the right food to thrive, and microbes are no exception. In gas and hydrogen infrastructure, microorganisms thrive in nutrient-limited, anaerobic environments, feeding on the smallest traces of organic and inorganic compounds. But not all microbes eat the same meal. Understanding who consumes what is key to predicting and managing their impact on your system! The main microbial players in gas and hydrogen storage are impacting the infrastructure

Straubing, 11.09.2024. The Straubing-based biotech company Microbify is supporting its long-standing customer RWE Gas Storage West in the construction of the first commercial hydrogen storage facility in Gronau, Westphalia. Microbify will provide microbiological support for this pioneering project. Microbiological processes play an important role in the large-scale storage of hydrogen, as the energy-rich hydrogen molecules also serve as a food source for naturally occurring

The cultivation of microorganisms applies across industries, including biotech and medicine. It involves the isolation of novel microbes.

In the vast and intricate Tree of Life, each of the three branches represents a unique lineage of living organisms: Eukarya , Bacteria, and Archaea . Among these branches, the Archaea stand out as a fascinating yet broadly unknown domain of life. Often overshadowed by their more familiar counterparts, the Bacteria and Eukarya, Archaea play a crucial role in our understanding of life's origins and evolutionary history. What Are Archaea? Archaea are single-celled microorganism

Sulfate reducers are commonly found in subsurface storage systems. They utilize sulfate, thiosulfate, sulfite, and sulfur for H2S production

#Hydrogen as a clean energy source requires understanding microbial activity in subsurface infrastructures like porous rock storages and salt caverns. However, every storage possesses unique properties and microbial communities. This makes it difficult to predict which microbes might or might not be active when hydrogen will be injected into the storage system. High-pressure incubation of the storage liquids together with #borehole material under a hydrogen atmosphere offers

In microbial ecology, the quest to understand the intricate diversity of microorganisms in extreme environments has long been a challenge. With the development of Oxford Nanopore Technology's Nanopore DNA Sequencing technology, particularly in the context of 16S profiling, a new era of precision and speed has emerged. At the forefront of this advancement is our specialized protocol designed to detect extremophiles and archaea that often escape standard profiling methods. Let

In the realm of microbiology, high-pressure equipment plays a critical role in facilitating complex processes like sampling, cultivating #anaerobic microorganisms, and handling corrosive gases. As we delve deeper into the study of microbiological samples under extreme conditions, it becomes increasingly evident that professional maintenance of such equipment is not only imperative for operational efficiency but also crucial for the safety of personnel and the environment. Un