The valorization of CO₂ to valuable products via microbial electrosynthesis (MES) is a technology transcending the disciplines of microbiology, (electro)chemistry, and engineering, bringing opportunities and challenges. As the field looks to the future, further emphasis is expected to be placed on engineering efficient reactors for biocatalysts, to thrive and overcome factors which may be limiting performance. Meanwhile, ample opportunities exist to take the lessons learned in traditional and adjacent electrochemical fields to shortcut learning curves. As the technology transitions into the next decade, research into robust and adaptable biocatalysts will then be necessary as reactors shape into larger and more efficient configurations, as well as presenting more extreme temperature, salinity, and pressure conditions.

CO ₂的增值通过微生物电合成 (MES) 生产有价值的产品是一项超越微生物学、（电）化学和工程学科的技术，带来了机遇和挑战。随着该领域展望未来，预计将进一步强调为生物催化剂设计高效的反应器，以蓬勃发展并克服可能限制性能的因素。同时，还有很多机会可以将传统和相邻电化学领域的经验教训用于缩短学习曲线。随着技术过渡到下一个十年，随着反应器形成更大、更有效的配置，以及呈现更极端的温度、盐度和压力条件，对稳健和适应性强的生物催化剂的研究将是必要的。