Redox mediators (electronophores) and metabolic uncouplers (protonophores) play a major role in the sub‐atomic particle transportation in chemical and biological processes. Application areas include activated sludge treatment, excess biomass removal, bio‐filtration of gaseous pollutants, electricity generation by means of solar or microbial fuel cell (MFCs), biosensors, and dye degradation. Through a detailed review of peer‐reviewed and environmental literature, redox mediators and metabolic uncouplers, their mode of action as well as major factors influencing the redox mediators and metabolic uncouplers are discussed. This review article will help researchers to enhance their understanding of the application of redox mediators and metabolic uncouplers in environmental research.

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氧化还原介体和代谢解偶联剂在环境研究中的潜在应用-综述

氧化还原介体（电泳体）和代谢解偶联剂（质子体）在化学和生物过程中亚原子颗粒的运输中起主要作用。应用领域包括活性污泥处理，过量生物质去除，气态污染物的生物过滤，通过太阳能或微生物燃料电池（MFCs）发电，生物传感器以及染料降解。通过对同行评审和环境文献，氧化还原介体和代谢解偶联剂的详细审查，讨论了它们的作用方式以及影响氧化还原介体和代谢解偶联剂的主要因素。这篇评论文章将帮助研究人员加深对氧化还原介体和代谢解偶联剂在环境研究中应用的理解。