Energía verde: El papel de las plantas y hongos en la generación de energía eléctrica
Green energy: The role of plants and fungi in electricity generationBarra lateral del artículo
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La producción de bioelectricidad a partir de plantas y hongos es importante actualmente porque ofrece una fuente de energía renovable, sostenible y limpia, contribuyendo a la reducción de emisiones contaminantes y diversificando las alternativas energéticas. Por consiguiente, el presente estudio tiene como objetivo sintetizar evidencia científica mediante el método PRISMA sobre la producción de bioelectricidad a través del uso de plantas y hongos. El presente estudio se realizó siguiendo rigurosamente el método PRISMA para garantizar transparencia y exhaustividad en la revisión sistemática. Además, el trabajo se desarrolló bajo un enfoque cuantitativo, de alcance descriptivo y con diseño longitudinal abarcando un período de 2008-2025. De 1,248 registros iniciales, 45 estudios fueron incluidos tras rigurosa selección PRISMA. El 56.5% se publicó entre 2020-2025, con picos en 2022 (7) y 2024 (6). El 78% de revistas aportó un solo estudio; solo 8.7% provino de bases regionales. Esta revisión sistemática confirma que los sistemas bioelectroquímicos híbridos (plantas-hongos) ofrecen una vía viable para generar energía sostenible y remediar residuos en condiciones climáticas extremas.
The production of bioelectricity from plants and fungi is currently important because it offers a renewable, sustainable, and clean energy source, contributing to the reduction of pollutant emissions and diversifying energy alternatives. Consequently, this study aims to synthesize scientific evidence using the PRISMA method on bioelectricity production through the use of plants and fungi. The study was rigorously conducted following the PRISMA method to ensure transparency and comprehensiveness in the systematic review. Furthermore, the work employed a quantitative approach, with a descriptive scope and longitudinal design, covering the period 2008–2025. Out of 1,248 initial records, 45 studies were included after rigorous PRISMA selection. 56.5% were published between 2020–2025, with peaks in 2022 (7 studies) and 2024 (6 studies). 78% of journals contributed only one study; just 8.7% originated from regional databases. This systematic review confirms that hybrid bioelectrochemical systems (plant-fungal) offer a viable pathway for generating sustainable energy and remediating waste under extreme climate conditions.
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