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9 articles for “Microbial Fuel Cells”
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Microbial Fuel Cell Technology for Sewage Sludge Treatment: A Sustainable Approach for Energy Recovery and Circular Bioeconomy
Abstract: Increasing wastewater treatment mechanisms has resulted in an equal increase in the amount of global sewage sludge produced. This has created operational and environmental issues. Landfilling and land application are two common ways to get rid of waste that cause greenhouse gas emissions and heavy metals to get into the soil and groundwater. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) electrochemically treat wastewater and make bioelectricity by transferring electrons from electroactive microorganisms. This …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Power Generation from Kitchen and Industrial Waste Water using Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) with Graphite Cathode and Anode
Abstract: Degradation of fossil fuels and increased accumulation of waste water has become the major issue in the world over decades. Microbial fuel cells are one such advancement that makes use of renewable waste sources like dhobi ghats, pond water, domestic kitchen waste water and industrial waste water; and directly convert it into electricity. Microbial fuel cells are electrochemical cells that directly convert chemical energy into electrical energy using microorganisms as …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Utilization of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for Enhanced Electricity Generation during Domestic Wastewater Treatment via Microbial Fuel Cell Technology
Abstract: Abstract:The viable, cost-effective and energy-efficient wastewater treatment remains a curious concern among scientists. Microbial fuel cell (MFC) can offer such elegant solutions. MFC is an electrochemical system that converts chemical energy of chemical compounds into electricity via metabolic activities of microorganisms. MFCs are cost-effective methodology for wastewater treatment due to removal of contaminants from wastewater while at the same time producing electrical power. The wastewater, which is a source of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 45–50 Read article
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Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs): A Recent Advance in Power Generation
Abstract: Continuous use of petroleum fuels is now widely recognized as unsustainable because of their depleting supplies and the contribution of these fuels to the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the environment. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) provide new opportunities for the sustainable production of energy from biodegradable compounds. The construction and analysis of MFCs require knowledge at both scientific and engineering fields. Therefore unfolding MFC systems involves an understanding of these …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Understanding the Corrosion Behaviour of Graphite in Peat Environment for Environmental and Sustainability Applications
Abstract: Graphite, which is one of the most remarkable carbon materials for industrial applications, is a heat exchanger component material in the phosphoric acid industry, bipolar layer or electrode material in vanadium redox flow batteries, electrode material for advanced oxidation processes, electrode material for lead-acid batteries, electrode material in fuel cells and microbial fuel cells, and more interesting, as moderator or core material in nuclear reactors used. Corrosion, one of the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 728–737 Read article
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Innovative Technology for Water Purification
Abstract: Water purification is critical for ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water, which is essential for public health, environmental sustainability, and economic development. Recent advancements in water purification technologies offer innovative solutions to address the growing challenges of water contamination and scarcity. This paper explores state-of-the-art technologies that are revolutionizing the field of water purification. Key innovations include nanotechnology-based filtration systems, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), biomimetic membranes, and solar-powered …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Smarter Energy Conversion Systems for Kitchen Waste
Abstract: Sustainable development holds the key for development of smart cities in coming era. Energy crises and shortage of resources will be major concerns and bottleneck to this development. Newer technologies using renewable energy sources would be vital for such development. Decentralised renewable energy conversion systems for high rise buildings would provide techno-economic, eco-friendly solution to energy crisis. Kitchen waste is common waste generated from any building which has more nuisance …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Bioethanol Production: A Brief Review
Abstract: AbstractNowadays, lignocellulosic materials have gained increased interest in research and special importance because of their reproducible and abundant nature. A large amount of lignocellulosic biomass can potentially be converted into different high value products including value added fine chemicals, bio-fuels, and cheap energy sources, enzyme production and microbial fermentation. It is chiefly composed of cellulose, a linear glucose polymer, hemicellulose, highly branched heteropolymer, and lignin, a very high molecular weight …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Study on the Activity of Chitosan on Saccharomyces cerevisiae in Sodium Alginate Beads for Bioethanol Production from Mahula Flower
Abstract: In recent years, growing attention has been devoted to the conversion of biomass into ethanol, considered as the cleanest liquid fuel alternative to fossil fuels. Yeast cells under anaerobic conditions can be used to ferment glucose into ethanol. Many agro-industrial residues are excellent substrates for ethanol fermentation. The starter culture has a very important role to play as an intermediate to provide a desired inoculums size of viable cells for …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 41–46 Read article