Mapping the field of microbial fuel cell: A quantitative literature review (1970–2020)

Naseer, Muhammad Nihal; Zaidi, Asad A.; Khan, Hamdullah; Kumar, Sanjeev; Owais, Muhammad; Jaafar, Juhana; Suhaimin, Nuor Sariyan; Wahab, Yasmin Abdul; Dutta, Kingshuk; Asif, Muhammad; Hatta, Sharifah Fatmadiana Wan Muhamad; Uzair, Muhammad

doi:10.1016/j.egyr.2021.06.082

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“…With advancements in technology, the available literature on a particular topic increases day by day, which motivates researchers to carry out quantitative impact-based research assessments, to understand the innovations in different fields. Bibliometric analysis is a quantitative analysis tool that has been widely used to map out research directions in different fields [ 53 , 54 , 55 ]. The methodology of conducting an effective bibliometric analysis can be summarized in three steps: (i) database selection, (ii) search criteria and data refining, and (iii) data analysis.…”

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Metal-Organic Frameworks for Wastewater Decontamination: Discovering Intellectual Structure and Research Trends

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Due to their simple synthesis method and excellent properties, such as superior adsorption and regeneration capabilities, with a large surface area and tunable pores, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a suitable option for wastewater treatment. Although an exponential growth in MOF literature has been observed in recent years, conducting a quantitative literature analysis of MOF application in wastewater treatment is a novelty. To fill this gap, a total of 1187 relevant publications were extracted from the Web of Science, published during the last 50 years, and analyzed using bibliometric and content analysis techniques. A bibliometric analysis was conducted to reveal growing publication trends, leading journals, prolific countries, and organizations; whereas, a content analysis was used to highlight key research themes and hot topics in this field. The analyses revealed that there is a strong international collaboration among authors, countries, and organizations. Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Hazardous Materials, and Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering are the most prolific journals in this field. Furthermore, the use of MOFs for removing antibiotics from wastewater was identified as a recent hot topic. In addition, performance enhancements of MOFs, in terms of a higher adsorption capacity and water stability, were identified as topics of great interest. To cater to these issues, the application of graphene, graphene oxides, nanoparticles, and quantum dots was also observed in the research fronts in this field.

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Metal-Organic Frameworks for Wastewater Decontamination: Discovering Intellectual Structure and Research Trends

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“…To study the effects of control variables on the power density of MFCs, a total of 20 experiments were performed. The number of experiments were decided based on the formula given in Equation (2).…”

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“…In Equation (2), N denotes the total number of experiments required, while k is the total number of independent variables selected for a given study [39]. Furthermore, the first term on the right-hand side denotes the number of factorial points, followed by the number of axial points (the second term) and the center points (the third term).…”

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“…Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are bio-electrochemical cells that use microbes as catalysts to produce renewable energy/bioelectricity by consuming a wide range of biodegradable organic matter [1]. MFCs have received a great deal of attention in recent years due to the multitude of benefits associated with this technology [2]. MFCs provide an environmentally friendly and low-cost green energy option by utilizing waste.…”

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Statistical Modeling and Performance Optimization of a Two-Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell by Response Surface Methodology

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Microbial fuel cell, as a promising technology for simultaneous power production and waste treatment, has received a great deal of attention in recent years; however, generation of a relatively low power density is the main limitation towards its commercial application. This study contributes toward the optimization, in terms of maximization, of the power density of a microbial fuel cell by employing response surface methodology, coupled with central composite design. For this optimization study, the interactive effect of three independent parameters, namely (i) acetate concentration in the influent of anodic chamber; (ii) fuel feed flow rate in anodic chamber; and (iii) oxygen concentration in the influent of cathodic chamber, have been analyzed for a two-chamber microbial fuel cell, and the optimum conditions have been identified. The optimum value of power density was observed at an acetate concentration, a fuel feed flow rate, and an oxygen concentration value of 2.60 mol m−3, 0.0 m3, and 1.00 mol m−3, respectively. The results show the achievement of a power density of 3.425 W m−2, which is significant considering the available literature. Additionally, a statistical model has also been developed that correlates the three independent factors to the power density. For this model, R2, adjusted R2, and predicted R2 were 0.839, 0.807, and 0.703, respectively. The fact that there is only a 3.8% error in the actual and adjusted R2 demonstrates that the proposed model is statistically significant.

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“…The generation of bioelectricity from organic waste solves several critical problems in today's society, such as organic waste pollution, global warming, acid rain, haze, and the lack of electricity in remote cities [1]. Due to this, a great variety of emerging technologies have been developed in the last few decades to provide a solution, among which are gasification, co-combustion, solar energy, biomass energy, etc.…”

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Golden Berry Waste for Electricity Generation

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The environmental problems caused by the excessive use of fossil fuels for electricity generation have led to the development of new technologies. Microbial fuel cells constitute a technology that uses organic sources for electricity generation. This research gives a novel means of using Golden Berry waste as fuel for electricity generation through microbial fuel cells made at low cost, achieving current and voltage peaks of 4.945 ± 0.150 mA and 1.03 ± 0.02 V, respectively. Conductivity values increased up to 148 ± 1 mS/cm and pH increased up to 8.04 ± 0.12 on the last day. The internal resistance of cells was 194.04 ± 0.0471 Ω, while power density was 62.5 ± 2 mW/cm2 at a current density of 0.049 A/cm2. Transmittance peaks of the Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum showed a decrease when comparing the initial and final spectra, while the bacterium Stenotrophomonas maltophilia was molecularly identified with an identity percentage of 99.93%. The three cells connected in series managed to generate 2.90 V, enough to turn on a TV remote control. This research has great potential to be scalable if it is possible to increase the electrical parameters, generating great benefits for companies, farmers, and the population involved in the production and marketing of this fruit.

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Mapping the field of microbial fuel cell: A quantitative literature review (1970–2020)

Cited by 39 publications

References 55 publications

Metal-Organic Frameworks for Wastewater Decontamination: Discovering Intellectual Structure and Research Trends

Metal-Organic Frameworks for Wastewater Decontamination: Discovering Intellectual Structure and Research Trends

Statistical Modeling and Performance Optimization of a Two-Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell by Response Surface Methodology

Golden Berry Waste for Electricity Generation

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