Hydrogenophilus
Hydrogenophilus is a genus of chemolithoautotrophic bacteria belonging to the family Hydrogenophilaceae within the class Betaproteobacteria. These bacteria are characterized by their ability to utilize hydrogen as an energy source, playing a role in microbial hydrogen oxidation. They are typically Gram-negative, rod-shaped microorganisms that inhabit diverse environments rich in hydrogen and other reduced inorganic compounds.
Members of the Hydrogenophilus genus are often found in aquatic ecosystems, such as freshwater and marine habitats,
Hydrogenophilus species are studied for their potential in biohydrogen production and their role in natural hydrogen
Currently, the genus Hydrogenophilus includes several species, with Hydrogenophilus thermoluteolus and Hydrogenophilus pallenis being among the
Overall, Hydrogenophilus bacteria are important contributors to natural hydrogen fluxes and are of interest in the