Microbial fuel cells and microbial electrolysis cells for the production of bioelectricity and biomaterials.

摘要: Today's global energy crisis requires a multifaceted solution. Bioenergy is an important part of the The microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology stands out as attractive potential in bioenergy. MFCs can convert stored organic matter directly into bioelectricity. also be operated electrolysis mode cells to produce bioproducts such hydrogen and ethanol. Various wastewaters containing low-grade carbons that are otherwise unutilized used feed streams for MFCs. Despite major advances past decade, further improvements MFC power output cost reduction needed practical. This paper analysed operating principles using bioenergetics bioelectrochemistry. Several issues were explored improve performance. An emphasis was placed on use catalytic materials electrodes. Recent production various biomaterials investigated.