Efficacy of single-chamber microbial fuel cells for removal of cadmium and zinc with simultaneous electricity production

Behavior of metal ions in bioelectrochemical systems: A review

“…Actually, besides the methods mentioned above, metal ions in electrolyte can be removed through various paths in BESs. Simultaneous high power generation (3.6 W m À2 ) and high Cd (90%, 200 mM) and Zn (97%, 400 mM) removal efficiencies were achieved in a singlechamber air-cathode MFC by Abourached et al, who considered that biosorption and sulfides precipitation were the major mechanisms responsible for the heavy metal removal in the MFCs [216].…”

Recent progress and perspectives in microbial fuel cells for bioenergy generation and wastewater treatment

“…Other works have pointed to the benefits of using microbial fuel cells for removing metals such as copper, chromium, vanadium and mercury, all of which cause serious pollution problems that affect the environment. Abourached et al [1] achieved 90% and 97% cadmium and zinc removal, respectively, in an air-cathode single-chamber system and a power production of 3.6 W·m −2 . Finally, many works show that the integration of microbial fuel cells with other processes extends the application range of these devices.…”

Preliminary Study of the Use of Sulphonated Polyether Ether Ketone (SPEEK) as Proton Exchange Membrane for Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC)

“…Moreover, oxygen existed in system inhibited electron transport from the anode into the cathode. The electrons were more prone to the process of reduction in aerobic condition (Abourached et al 2013).…”