Sustainable Power Generation in Continuous Flow Microbial Fuel Cell Treating Actual Wastewater: Influence of Biocatalyst Type on Electricity Production
Joint Authors
Ismail, Zainab Z.
Jaeel, Ali Jwied
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have the potential to simultaneously treat wastewater for reuse and to generate electricity.
This study mainly considers the performance of an upflow dual-chambered MFC continuously fueled with actual domestic wastewater and alternatively biocatalyzed with aerobic activated sludge and strain of Bacillus Subtilis.
The behavior of MFCs during initial biofilm growth and characterization of anodic biofilm were studied.
After 45 days of continuous operation, the biofilms on the anodic electrode were well developed.
The performance of MFCs was mainly evaluated in terms of COD reductions and electrical power output.
Results revealed that the COD removal efficiency was 84% and 90% and the stabilized power outputs were clearly observed achieving a maximum value of 120 and 270 mW/m2 obtained for MFCs inoculated with mixed cultures and Bacillus Subtilis strain, respectively.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ismail, Zainab Z.& Jaeel, Ali Jwied. 2013. Sustainable Power Generation in Continuous Flow Microbial Fuel Cell Treating Actual Wastewater: Influence of Biocatalyst Type on Electricity Production. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012765
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ismail, Zainab Z.& Jaeel, Ali Jwied. Sustainable Power Generation in Continuous Flow Microbial Fuel Cell Treating Actual Wastewater: Influence of Biocatalyst Type on Electricity Production. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012765
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ismail, Zainab Z.& Jaeel, Ali Jwied. Sustainable Power Generation in Continuous Flow Microbial Fuel Cell Treating Actual Wastewater: Influence of Biocatalyst Type on Electricity Production. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012765
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1012765