Table of Content What are halophiles? In which natural environments do halophiles thrive? What types of metabolism keep halophiles alive? Why are some halophiles also alkaliphiles? Which salt concentrations can halophiles tolerate? Why do halophiles matter for underground storage? Drop ordinary bacteria into a saturated salt pool and they shrivel within minutes. Halophiles do the opposite: they seek out the saltiest water on Earth and treat it as home. From ancient salt lakes

The global energy transition is not a single breakthrough. It is a mosaic of technologies, each solving a specific piece of the puzzle. Among the most promising and still underappreciated are biogas and biomethanation, processes that turn organic waste into storable, usable energy at the intersection of circular economy principles, renewable energy, and industrial decarbonization. Basics of biogas production Biogas is produced through anaerobic digestion, a naturally occurrin

Table of Contents ​​1. Why are organic acids relevant across industries? 2. What are organic acids? 3. What role do organic acids play in biogas production? 4. How do organic acids affect agriculture? 5. Why are organic acids important in food production? 6. How are organic acids monitored and controlled? 7. What is the future role of organic acids in industry? 1. Why are organic acids relevant across industries? Organic acids are present in a wide range of natural and indust

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