Electricity generation using a baffled microbial fuel cell convenient for stacking

Zhenglong, Li; Lu, Yao; Kong, Lingyu; Liu, Hong

doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2007.04.003

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“…In the MFC system, substrate is oxidized by the microorganisms and the produced electrons are transferred to the anode, which then flow to the cathode through the external wire, where they normally combine with oxygen and protons to form water [14][15][16][17]. While in MFCs, the maximum voltage that could be obtained is less than 1.14 V [18,19], and the voltage limitation restricts the energy recovery. The need of oxygen in the cathode chamber is another disadvantage of MFC [20], for oxygen may leak into the anode chamber through the membrane, and either lower the energy recovery or inhibit the growth of obligate anaerobes [6].…”

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Hydrogen production from wastewater using a microbial electrolysis cell

Jia

Choi

Ryu

et al. 2010

Korean J. Chem. Eng.

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A Microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) was designed to produce a useful and valuable product, hydrogen gas, during the wastewater treatment process. Hydrogen can be produced using the MEC with an applied voltage of over 0.4 V, and the hydrogen yields gradually increased with the increasing of applied voltage. A maximum overall hydrogen efficiency of 21.2% was achieved at an applied voltage of 1.0 V with acetate as substrate, corresponding to a volumetric hydrogen production rate of approximately 0.095 m 3 H 2 /m 3 reactor liquid volume/day. A volumetric hydrogen production rate of 0.061 m 3 H 2 /m 3 reactor liquid volume/day was achieved when piggery wastewater was fed to the MEC, and the chemical oxygen demand removal rate ranged from 45 to 52%. The results demonstrated that the wastewater, especially an organic-rich item such as piggery wastewater, could be feasibly treated based on this MEC system.

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Hydrogen production from wastewater using a microbial electrolysis cell

Jia

Choi

Ryu

et al. 2010

Korean J. Chem. Eng.

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“…A number of studies have been carried out evaluating the bioanode performance with respect to its structural and chemical properties which can be enhanced by utilization of different models of electrodes, application of various electron mediating compounds such as catalysts. Adjoining these factors, certain other parameters such as compartment design and microbiology also influence the power generation capability of the MFC system Li et al 2008). Metabolic and genetic engineering of the microbial strains that are employed in MFC technology is one of the major routes toward increasing the efficiency of the system.…”

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Microbial fuel cells in bioelectricity production

Tharali

Sain

Osborne

2016

Frontiers in Life Science

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Bioelectricity production involves generation of electricity by anaerobic digestion of organic substrates by microbes. A microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a device that converts chemical energy released as a result of oxidation of complex organic carbon sources which are utilized as substrates by microorganisms to produce electrical energy thereby proving to be an efficient means of sustainable energy production. The electrons released due to the microbial metabolism are captured to maintain a constant power density, without an effective carbon emission in the ecosystem. The various parameters involved in MFC technology toward power generation include maximum power density, coulombic efficiencies and sometimes chemical oxygen demand removal rate which evaluates the effectiveness of the device. Application of microbes toward bioremediation at the same time resulting in generation of electricity makes MFC technology a highly advantageous proposition which can be applied in various sectors of industrial, municipal and agricultural Waste Management. Although the efficiency of MFCs in power generation initially was low, recent modifications in the design, components and working have enhanced the power output to a significant level thereby enabling application of MFCs in various fields including wastewater treatment, biosensors and bioremediation. The following review provides an outline about the components involved, working, modifications and applications of MFC technology for various research and industrial objectives. ARTICLE HISTORY

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“…2실 미생물연료전지(two-chamber MFCs)는 Nafion [24,25] 또는 Ultrex [26,27]과 같은 PEM에 의해 구획된 산화전극 및 환원전극 챔버로 구성 된 전형적인 MFCs이다. Two-chamber MFCs의 개략도를 Figure 2에 나 타내었으며, 챔버 구획은 다양한 형태로 구성할 수 있다 [28,29].…”

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Microbial Fuel Cells for Bioenergy Generation and Wastewater Treatment

Nah

Roh

2013

Applied Chemistry for Engineering

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A microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a bio-electrochemical device that converts chemical energy in the chemical bonds in organic compounds to electrical energy through catalytic reactions of microorganisms under anaerobic conditions. Power density and Coulombic efficiency are significantly affected by the types of microbe in the anodic chamber of an MFC, configurations of the system and operating conditions. The achievable power output from MFC increased remarkably by modifying their designs such as the optimization of MFC configurations, the physical and chemical operating conditions, and the choice of biocatalysts. This article presents a critical review on the recent advances made in MFC research with the emphasis on MFC configurations, optimization of important operating parameters, performances and future applications of MFC.Keywords: microbial fuel cell, electrical energy, operating condition, power density

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Electricity generation using a baffled microbial fuel cell convenient for stacking

Cited by 110 publications

References 16 publications

Hydrogen production from wastewater using a microbial electrolysis cell

Hydrogen production from wastewater using a microbial electrolysis cell

Microbial fuel cells in bioelectricity production

Microbial Fuel Cells for Bioenergy Generation and Wastewater Treatment

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