From semiconductor diversity to mechanistic specificity: S-doped graphitic carbon nitride reprogramming metabolic pathways for bioplastic production

Key Points

• The research aims to explore how S-doped graphitic carbon nitride affects metabolic pathways to improve bioplastic production.
• Developed biohybrids using S-doped g-C 3 N 4 and Cupriavidus necator.
• Utilized solar energy for photoelectron-mediated reactions.
• Measured PHB production under heterotrophic and autotrophic conditions.
• Significant enhancement in PHB production was observed in both growth conditions.
• Photoelectron-mediated metabolic changes were directly linked to increased bioplastic yields.