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Summary: A 850 L air-cathode MFC was developed and deployed in a centralized wastewater treatment facility to treat domestic-type wastewater, successfully removing a large amount of organic waste and bacteria, as well as reducing the levels of COD, BOD5, and TSS in the wastewater.

WATER RESEARCH (2022)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Electricity generation enhancement in microbial fuel cell via employing a new SPEEK based proton exchange membrane modified by goethite nanoparticles functionalized with tannic acid and sulfanilic acid

N. Saniei et al.

Summary: Hydrophilic nanoparticles of goethite and its derivatives were used to prepare proton exchange membranes (PEMs) for microbial fuel cells (MFCs). The performance of the fabricated PEMs was significantly improved in terms of power density, current density, coulombic efficiency, and COD removal compared to the bare membrane. The best result was obtained with a SPEEK nanocomposite membrane containing 0.5% wt goethite.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (2022)

Article Energy & Fuels

Synergistic effects between solid potato waste and waste activated sludge for waste-to-power conversion in microbial fuel cells

Haixia Du et al.

Summary: Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are an attractive technology for converting organic waste into electrical power. This study investigated the impact of mixing solid potato waste (SPW) and waste activated sludge (WAS) to enhance waste-to-power conversion in MFCs. The results showed that a mixing ratio of 6:1 between SPW and WAS produced the highest current and power densities. Mixing smaller ratios of WAS significantly increased the coulombic efficiency. The study provides a promising strategy for enhancing energy recovery from SPW in MFCs.

APPLIED ENERGY (2022)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

A systematic study on self-powered microbial fuel cell based BOD biosensors running under different temperatures

Yamei Ma et al.

Summary: This study comprehensively investigated the effect of temperature on the performance of MFC-based biosensors for real-time wastewater BOD monitoring. The results showed that temperature influenced the linear range, response time, and detection accuracy of the biosensors, as well as the composition of the anodic microbial community.

BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2022)

Article Environmental Sciences

Microbial fuel cell treatment energy-offset for fertilizer production from human urine

Jeanne M. Sabin et al.

Summary: This research assesses the potential benefits of incorporating microbial fuel cells (MFCs) as a tertiary step in a human urine nutrient recovery system. The study found that pretreatment of source-separated urine via nutrient removal improves MFC electrical power generation and ion separation.

CHEMOSPHERE (2022)

Article Environmental Sciences

Bioelectricity generation from human urine and simultaneous nutrient recovery: Role of Microbial Fuel Cells

Rozi Sharma et al.

Summary: This review summarizes the information on using microbial fuel cells (MFCs) fueled with urine to generate bioelectricity and recover value-added resources, and discusses the improvements, system operation, and factors enhancing the performance of MFCs.

CHEMOSPHERE (2022)

Article Thermodynamics

Statistical assessment of operational parameters using optimized sulphonated titanium nanotubes incorporated sulphonated polystyrene ethylene butylene polystyrene nanocomposite membrane for efficient electricity generation in microbial fuel cell

Moogambigai Sugumar et al.

Summary: The study found that SPSEBS proton exchange membranes with 6% added sulfonated titanium nanotubes exhibit superior water uptake, ion exchange capacity, and proton conductivity, making them suitable for fuel cell performance. By using optimized SPSEBS +6% STNT as PEM and adopting Box Behnken design in MFC, better performance was achieved.

ENERGY (2022)

Article Environmental Sciences

Microbial fuel cells a state-of-the-art technology for wastewater treatment and bioelectricity generation

Sidra Mohyudin et al.

Summary: Microbial fuel cell (MFC) is an environmentally friendly technology that harvests energy through the oxidation of organic substrates, and requires suitable materials and parameters to enhance performance. It still needs to be combined with other technologies to improve power output.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2022)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Performance of stacked microbial fuel cells with barley-shochu waste

Soichiro Fujimura et al.

Summary: This study examined the treatment of barley-shochu waste combined with electricity generation using stacked microbial fuel cells (SMFCs). The results showed that the maximum chemical oxygen demand removal efficiency and maximum power density were achieved, and the concentrations of acetic acid, citric acid, ethanol, and sugar changed during the operation. Microbial community analysis revealed the dominant microorganism families involved in organic waste decomposition and electricity generation in the SMFCs.

JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCE AND BIOENGINEERING (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Optimization for the improvement of power in equal volume of single chamber microbial fuel cell using dairy wastewater

Payel Choudhury et al.

Summary: This study successfully demonstrates the feasibility of using Pseudomonas aeruginosa-MTCC-7814 to treat dairy wastewater and generate sustainable power by connecting single chamber microbial fuel cells in series.

JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Microbial fuel cells: Insight into simultaneous wastewater treatment and bioelectricity generation

Ali Nawaz et al.

Summary: This article introduces the role of microbial fuel cells in sustainable and viable electrical energy production, as well as its potential in wastewater treatment and bioelectricity production. The article also discusses the limitations of the technology and proposes possible ways to address its drawbacks.

PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (2022)

Review Environmental Sciences

Improvement of zero waste sustainable recovery using microbial energy generation systems: A cmprehensive review

Wilgince Apollon et al.

Summary: Microbial energy generation systems, specifically bioelectrochemical systems (BESs), have shown promise in various fields such as biofuel production, biosensors, and wastewater treatment. However, there are challenges to overcome in terms of large-scale application, power performance, and suitable materials. This review discusses the use of different BES systems and their configurations, electrode materials, as well as their application in the zero waste sustainable recovery process. The review also analyzes the energy, nutrient, and heavy metal recovery, as well as other product recovery achieved through these systems. The future outlook and challenges for BES technologies are highlighted.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Amplifying power generation in microbial fuel cells with cathode catalyst of graphite-based nanomaterials

T. Sathish et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2022)

Article

Hydrogen production from microbial electrolysis cells powered with microbial fuel cells

Dina Aboelela et al.

Journal of King Saud University, Engineering Sciences (2022)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate production by Burkholderia cepacia in the cathode chamber of ethanol-producing microbial fuel cells

Jianfei Wang et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the integrated production of (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate, ethanol, and electricity using a microbial fuel cell system. The system provides suitable microaerophilic conditions for (R)-3-HB accumulation and achieves stable power generation. Burkholderia cepacia produces (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate with strict fermentation conditions, while its performance is sensitive to pH value and affected by heavy metal ions and sugar ratio.

BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2022)

Review Engineering, Chemical

A comprehensive review of microbial desalination cells for present and future challenges

Abdul Sattar Jatoi et al.

Summary: Microbial desalination cell (MDC) is an emerging technology used for wastewater decontamination, seawater desalination, and co-energy production. This manuscript provides a thorough assessment of technological challenges and discusses various technologies that can help in efficient and economical wastewater treatment. Suggestions for large-scale MDC development are also provided.

DESALINATION (2022)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Removal of heavy metals from industrial wastewater using microbial fuel cell

Sameer Al-Asheh et al.

Summary: This study investigated the removal efficiency of gold from a solution using microbial fuel cell technology, considering the effects of different factors such as pH, initial biomass concentration, and copper ions. The results showed high removal efficiencies of gold ions at certain conditions, as well as a moderate removal efficiency of copper ions at pH 5.2.

ENGINEERING IN LIFE SCIENCES (2022)

Article Engineering, Chemical

A new integrated single-chamber air-cathode microbial fuel cell-Anaerobic membrane bioreactor system for improving methane production and membrane fouling mitigation

Yuankun Hao et al.

Summary: A novel integrated system combining an anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) and a single-chamber air cathode microbial fuel cell (ScMFC) was designed to enhance methane production and reduce membrane fouling. The system delivered a stable micro-bioelectric field environment with a high voltage output. Compared to the conventional AnMBR, this system increased methane production and reduced soluble microbial product and extracellular polymeric substances concentrations. In addition, the trans membrane pressure also remained in a slow growth status, prolonging the system's operation cycle.

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE (2022)

Review Energy & Fuels

Influence of the original electrogenic bacteria on the performance of oily sludge Microbial Fuel Cells

Haiying Guo et al.

Summary: This study revealed the influence of original electrogenic bacteria on the performance of oily sludge microbial fuel cells and the electron transfer modes. Adding specific original electrogenic bacteria can enhance power generation performance and petroleum hydrocarbon degradation in microbial fuel cells.

ENERGY REPORTS (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

The use of microalgae-microbial fuel cells in wastewater bioremediation and bioelectricity generation

Vanessa Rosana Ribeiro et al.

Summary: The study evaluated the bioremediation and bioelectricity production of synthetic wastewater in a microalgaemicrobial fuel cell system. The results showed that the combination of Escherichia coli and Desmodesmus subspicatus was most effective in bioelectricity generation.

JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING (2022)

Article Environmental Sciences

Constructed wetland-microbial fuel cells enhanced with iron carbon fillers for ciprofloxacin wastewater treatment and power generation

Meixue Dai et al.

Summary: In this study, three experimental devices were used to compare the treatment effect of ciprofloxacin pollutants in wastewater. The results showed that the constructed wetland-microbial fuel cells with new iron-carbon fillers (TPFC) had higher efficiency in removing total phosphate and ciprofloxacin, as well as higher power generation capacity. This may be attributed to the higher abundance of microorganisms and copies of the resistance gene qnrs. TPFCs are a promising method for removing ciprofloxacin in wastewater.

CHEMOSPHERE (2022)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

A Review of Recent Advances in Microbial Fuel Cells: Preparation, Operation, and Application

Jianfei Wang et al.

Summary: Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are considered a promising alternative to traditional fossil energy, with great potential in energy production, waste management, and biomass valorization. However, MFCs face technical issues, such as low power generation efficiency and operational stability, which limit their scale-up and commercialization. This review presents the latest progress in microbial community selection and genetic engineering techniques to enhance microbial electricity production. It also summarizes substrate selection, electrode modification, electron transfer mediator selection, and optimization of operating conditions. Furthermore, the review introduces the applications of MFC systems in wastewater treatment, production of value-added products, and biosensors, providing an outlook for their future development.

BIOTECH (2022)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Performance improvement of microbial fuel cells through assembling anodes modified with nanoscale materials

Huanhuan Liang et al.

Summary: The anode material and surface structure in microbial fuel cells (MFCs) play a crucial role in electricity generation. However, MFCs still face the challenge of low current and low power output in practical applications. Strategies such as genetic engineering and high-performance electrode design have been applied to enhance bacterial extracellular electron transfer and improve MFC performance. This review focuses on the applications of various anode materials and nanoscale modification, analyzing their effects on power output and discussing the reasons behind enhanced output performance through anode modification.

NANOMATERIALS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY (2022)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Improved energy efficiency in microbial fuel cells by bioethanol and electricity co-generation

Rong Xie et al.

Summary: This study achieved excessive intracellular electron accumulation by knocking out the gene related to intracellular electron consumption in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which positively influenced the performance of microbial fuel cells (MFCs) in terms of electricity and ethanol production. The co-production of ethanol and electricity improved substrate utilization.

BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Recent development of double chamber microbial fuel cell for hexavalent chromium waste removal

Asranudin Asranudin et al.

Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of Cr(VI) reduction in wastewater using different microbial fuel cell (MFC) systems. It discusses the factors influencing Cr(VI) reduction efficiency and outlines challenges and future prospects for a largescale development of double-chamber MFCs.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Reduction in particle size of vermiculite and production of the low-cost earthen membrane to achieve enhancement in the microbial fuel cell performance

Jain Suransh et al.

Summary: A novel low-cost earthen membrane was prepared in this study and found to outperform other fabricated membranes, showing better proton diffusion and oxygen mass transfer properties. Using the M5 membrane in MFC achieved high COD removal efficiency and coulombic efficiency.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Microfluidic paper microbial fuel cell powered by Shewanella putrefaciens in IoT cloud framework

Dipankar Nath et al.

Summary: This study presents a miniaturized, environment-friendly microbial fuel cell with high power density achieved through bacterial studies and optimization. By integrating IoT and cloud technology, real-time monitoring of device performance is enabled, demonstrating the potential for long-term operation of microelectronics sensors and portable devices.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2021)

Review Engineering, Chemical

Bipolar membranes: A review on principles, latest developments, and applications

R. Parnamae et al.

Summary: Bipolar membranes (BPMs) are a special class of ion-exchange membranes that generate protons and hydroxide ions via water dissociation mechanism, finding applications in various sectors. Research and development in BPMs over the past two decades have led to a growing market and attention due to technical, environmental, and economic advancements. This review article provides an overview of BPM technology, discussing the current state of the art, properties, theoretical models, applications, optimization, fabrication advances, and potential novel applications.

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Biophysics

Scale-up and control the voltage of sediment microbial fuel cell for charging a cell phone

Jeetendra Prasad et al.

Summary: In this study, a PMS system based on SMFC was developed to charge a cell phone battery by increasing voltage through series or parallel connection and using a super capacitor to prevent voltage reversal. It was found that only module-5 of the stack SMFCs could provide power to the PMS for extended periods.

BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

A triple-chamber microbial fuel cell enabled to synchronously recover iron and sulfur elements from sulfide tailings

Yan Zheng et al.

Summary: Bioleaching process using a triple-chamber microbial fuel cell showed excellent leaching performance by achieving high efficiency in mining target metals, such as iron and sulfur, from sulfide tailing piles.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Thermodynamics

New insight for electricity amplification in microbial fuel cells (MFCs) applying magnesium hydroxide coated iron nanoparticles

Khaoula Bensaida et al.

Summary: The addition of Mg/Fe:0.2 is promising to increase voltage significantly and provide maximum power density, making it suitable for power generation in microbial fuel cells. Current generation stability was achieved under neutral pH, while power density output remained high under anaerobic conditions.

ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Hydrogen production from macroalgae by simultaneous dark fermentation and microbial electrolysis cell with surface-modified stainless steel mesh cathode

Woo Hyun Yun et al.

Summary: A cost-effective cathode material for microbial electrolysis cells was synthesized by surface modification of stainless steel mesh through anodization. The surface-modified stainless steel mesh exhibited a porous surface and higher specific surface area, leading to significantly increased hydrogen production. The performance of the modified stainless steel mesh was stable and comparable to that of Pt/C, showing potential for practical applications.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using microbial fuel cells and green energy generation - A comprehensive review

Shahjalal Khandaker et al.

Summary: Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) offer a sustainable solution for wastewater treatment by transforming chemical energy into electricity, providing environmental-friendly and carbon neutral wastewater treatment. Extensive research over the past few decades has significantly improved the electrochemical mechanisms of MFCs, reducing environmental pollution and fossil fuel depletion.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS (2021)

Review Electrochemistry

Microbial fuel cells, a renewable energy technology for bio-electricity generation: A mini-review

KeChrist Obileke et al.

Summary: The study evaluates microbial fuel cells (MFCs) for generating electricity through biochemical reactions. MFCs can achieve high power density and chemical oxygen demand removal by selecting proper microbes, operation mode, suitable materials, and improved design. However, full-scale application is hindered by materials cost and wastewater buffering capacity, with industrial applications still at the demonstration stage. This research provides new perspectives and steps for scale-up by emphasizing microbe selection criteria and activity.

ELECTROCHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Role of microbial community and plant species in performance of plant microbial fuel cells

Iryna Rusyn

Summary: This paper discusses the role of microbiome and plants in Plant Microbial Fuel Cells (PMFCs) and their impact on improving performance. It analyzes the species diversity of electroactive microorganisms, the microbial community of PMFCs, and the contribution of syntrophic and competitive microorganisms to electrogenesis. The paper also highlights the diverse applications of PMFCs, including green energy production, remediation of wastewater, biosensing, food production, and elimination of greenhouse gases.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Bioelectrochemical process for simultaneous removal of copper, ammonium and organic matter using an algae-assisted triple-chamber microbial fuel cell

Zhigang Yang et al.

Summary: A algae-assisted triple-chamber microbial fuel cell system was established to efficiently remove Cu2+, COD, and nitrogen from wastewater, while also generating electricity, achieving effective removal of heavy metal pollutants. Algae played a significant role in the system, potentially having a greater impact on microbial communities.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Co-production of hydrogen and electricity from macroalgae by simultaneous dark fermentation and microbial fuel cell

Tamirat Redae Gebreslassie et al.

Summary: The study investigated a hybrid process of dark fermentation (DF) and microbial fuel cell (MFC), termed sDFMFC, for simultaneous H2 and electricity production from Saccharina japonica in a single reactor. The results showed that sDFMFC exhibited considerably enhanced energy recovery and confirmed the co-production of H2 and electricity. The process demonstrated a diverse microbial community suitable for microbial conversion of organic substrates.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Single-Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell with Multiple Plates of Bamboo Charcoal Anode: Performance Evaluation

Chikashi Sato et al.

Summary: This study demonstrated that connecting microbial fuel cells in series can increase power output, but it is crucial to choose low resistance bamboo charcoal to enhance power density.

PROCESSES (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Optimization of simultaneous dark fermentation and microbial electrolysis cell for hydrogen production from macroalgae using response surface methodology

Phan Khanh Thinh Nguyen et al.

Summary: The study investigated H-2 production from macroalgae using a simultaneous dark fermentation and microbial electrolysis cell process in a single reactor. The optimal conditions for maximum H-2 yield were determined to be a substrate particle size of 0.5-1.0 mm, temperature of 36.6 degrees C, initial pH of 7.44, and substrate concentration of 1.98 g/L, achieving a total energy efficiency of 32.3%. These results indicate the potential of sDFMEC as a promising method for H-2 production from macroalgae.

BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Removal of Cd and Ni with enhanced energy generation using biocathode microbial fuel cell: Insights from molecular characterization of biofilm communities

Aradhana Singh et al.

Summary: This study investigates the use of a biocathode in a Microbial Fuel Cell for enhanced energy recovery from wastewater and removal of toxic metals Cd and Ni. The biocathode significantly improved removal efficiency and power generation, with different microbial communities found on the anode and cathode biofilms.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Glycine-hydrochloric acid buffer promotes simultaneous U(VI) reduction and bioelectricity generation in dual chamber microbial fuel cell

Xiaoyan Wu et al.

Summary: Microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology was utilized to remove uranium from uranium-containing wastewater (UCW) and generate bioelectricity efficiently. The addition of glycine-hydrochloric acid buffer (GHAB) to the catholyte significantly improved the removal efficiency and performance of the MFC system, achieving stable and high U(VI) removal rate along with electricity generation.

JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (2021)

Article Microbiology

Microbial fuel cells and their electrified biofilms

John Greenman et al.

Summary: Bioelectrochemical systems (BES) encompass a variety of bioreactors, with Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) being the primary focus due to their ability to produce harvestable amounts of electricity. The architecture, membrane type, electrode characteristics, and microbial biofilm properties are crucial for the functionality of these devices.

BIOFILM (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Sulfonated polyvinylidene fluoride-crosslinked-aniline-2-sulfonic acid as ion exchange membrane in single-chambered microbial fuel cell

Vikash Kumar et al.

Summary: The novel interpenetrating polymeric network (IPN) ion-exchange membrane demonstrated excellent performance in single-chamber microbial fuel cells (MFCs), exhibiting efficient ion conduction and improved water uptake characteristics. Optimal concentrations of A2S acid and crosslinker DVB enhanced the membrane's chemical oxygen demand removal rate and maximum power density.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Effects of biochar on ethanol-type and butyrate-type fermentative hydrogen productions

Weiming Li et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Article Environmental Sciences

CH4 control and associated microbial process from constructed wetland (CW) by microbial fuel cells (MFC)

Ke Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Recent Advances in Anodes for Microbial Fuel Cells: An Overview

Asim Ali Yaqoob et al.

MATERIALS (2020)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Modelling the impact of operating mode and electron transfer mechanism in microbial fuel cells with two-species anodic biofilm

Ziming Yang et al.

BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Performance and toxicity assessment of an up-flow tubular microbial fuel cell during long-term operation with high-strength dairy wastewater

Rodrigo Jose Marassi et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2020)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Algae based microbial fuel cells for wastewater treatment and recovery of value-added products

S. Arun et al.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2020)

Article Environmental Sciences

Performance of mediator-less double chamber microbial fuel cell-based biosensor for measuring biological chemical oxygen

Minh Hang Do et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hydrogen production via thermocatalytic decomposition of methane using carbon-based catalysts

Khalida Harun et al.

RSC ADVANCES (2020)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Hydrogen production from macroalgae by simultaneous dark fermentation and microbial cell

Phan Khanh Thinh Nguyen et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Electricigens in the anode of microbial fuel cells: pure cultures versus mixed communities

Yujin Cao et al.

MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES (2019)

Editorial Material Energy & Fuels

Exnovating for a renewable energy transition

Debra J. Davidson

NATURE ENERGY (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Life cycle assessment of osmotic microbial fuel cells for simultaneous wastewater treatment and resource recovery

Jingyi Zhang et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (2019)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

A comprehensive review on microbial fuel cell technologies: Processes, utilization, and advanced developments in electrodes and membranes

Gowthami Palanisamy et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2019)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Vertical alignment of polyaniline nanofibers on electrode surface for high-performance microbial fuel cells

Dan-Dan Zhai et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2019)

Proceedings Paper Engineering, Industrial

Life Cycle Environmental Impact Comparison of Bioelectrochemical Systems for Wastewater Treatment

Jingyi Zhang et al.

26TH CIRP CONFERENCE ON LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING (LCE) (2019)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

A mini review on biofouling on air cathode of single chamber microbial fuel cell; prevention and mitigation strategies

Masooma Juma Al Lawati et al.

BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

The social footprint-a practical approach to comprehensive and consistent social LCA

Bo P. Weidema

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (2018)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Microbial fuel cell (MFC) power performance improvement through enhanced microbial electrogenicity

Ming Li et al.

BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES (2018)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Influence of the ion-exchange membrane on the performance of double-compartment microbial fuel cells

Y. Asensio et al.

JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2018)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Algal growth in photosynthetic algal microbial fuel cell and its subsequent utilization for biofuels

Madhulika Shukla et al.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2018)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Enhancement of solid potato waste treatment by microbial fuel cell with mixed feeding of waste activated sludge

Haixia Du et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2017)

Article Environmental Sciences

Life cycle assessment of constructed wetland systems for wastewater treatment coupled with microbial fuel cells

Clara Corbella et al.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2017)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Graphene as a flexible electrode: review of fabrication approaches

Russell Kai Liang Tan et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2017)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Carbon felt based-electrodes for energy and environmental applications: A review

Thi Xuan Huong Le et al.

CARBON (2017)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Wastewater treatment in microbial fuel cells - an overview

Veera Gnaneswar Gude

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2016)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Microbial fuel cell driving electrokinetic remediation of toxic metal contaminated soils

Nuzahat Habibul et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2016)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Strategies used for genetically modifying bacterial genome: site-directed mutagenesis, gene inactivation, and gene over-expression

Jian-zhong Xu et al.

JOURNAL OF ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY-SCIENCE B (2016)

Review Engineering, Multidisciplinary

A comprehensive review of microbial electrolysis cells (MEC) reactor designs and configurations for sustainable hydrogen gas production

Abudukeremu Kadier et al.

ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2016)

Proceedings Paper Engineering, Manufacturing

Fabrication and characterization of high power dual chamber E. coli microbial fuel cell

Lalitha R. Priya et al.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS (ICONAMMA-2016) (2016)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Using sediment microbial fuel cells (SMFCs) for bioremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Mohammad Sherafatmand et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2015)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Electrode materials for microbial fuel cells: nanomaterial approach

Mustakeem

MATERIALS FOR RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY (2015)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Greenhouse gas emissions from rice microcosms amended with a plant microbial fuel cell

Jan B. A. Arends et al.

APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (2014)

Article Electrochemistry

Surface Modification of Microbial Fuel Cells Anodes: Approaches to Practical Design

Baitao Li et al.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2014)

Article Agricultural Engineering

A comparison of membranes and enrichment strategies for microbial fuel cells

Olivier Lefebvre et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2011)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Influences of initial pH on performance and anodic microbes of fed-batch microbial fuel cells

Libin Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (2011)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A graphene modified anode to improve the performance of microbial fuel cells

Yezhen Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES (2011)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Microfiltration membrane performance in two-chamber microbial fuel cells

Xinhua Tang et al.

BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2010)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Biocatalysts in microbial fuel cells

Vinay Sharma et al.

ENZYME AND MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY (2010)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Recent Developments in Microbial Fuel Cell Technologies for Sustainable Bioenergy

Kazuya Watanabe

JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCE AND BIOENGINEERING (2008)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Towards practical implementation of bioelectrochemical wastewater treatment

Rene A. Rozendal et al.

TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (2008)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Challenges in microbial fuel cell development and operation

Byung Hong Kim et al.

APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (2007)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Electricity-producing bacterial communities in microbial fuel cells

Bruce E. Logan et al.

TRENDS IN MICROBIOLOGY (2006)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A microbial fuel cell using permanganate as the cathodic electron acceptor

Shijie You et al.

JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES (2006)

Correction Microbiology

Bug juice: harvesting electricity with microorganisms (vol 4, pg 497, 2006)

Derek R. Lovley

NATURE REVIEWS MICROBIOLOGY (2006)

Article Engineering, Environmental

A bipolar membrane combined with ferric iron reduction as an efficient cathode system in microbial fuel cells

Annemiek Ter Heijne et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2006)

Review Microbiology

Bug juice: harvesting electricity with microorganisms

Derek R. Lovley

NATURE REVIEWS MICROBIOLOGY (2006)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Microbial fuel cells: Methodology and technology

Bruce E. Logan et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2006)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Production of electricity from acetate or butyrate using a single-chamber microbial fuel cell

H Liu et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2005)