MICROBIAL FUEL CELLS AS A PROMISING TECHNOLOGY FOR SIMULTANEOUS WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND BIOELECTRICITY GENERATION

Loading...
Thumbnail Image
Degree type
Master of Environmental Studies (MES)
Graduate group
Discipline
Environmental Studies
Subject
microbial fuel cells
Funder
Grant number
License
author or copyright holder retaining all copyrights in the submitted work
Copyright date
2024
Distributor
Related resources
Author
Clover Liu
Contributor
Abstract

The world's increasing energy demand and rising waste generation have made it necessary to shift towards renewable energy sources and more efficient waste treatment methods. Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) are a new but promising bioremediation technology for simultaneous wastewater treatment and bioelectricity generation. Through converting the chemical energy stored in waste into electrical energy through extracellular electron transfer between microorganisms and an electrode surface, MFCs have several advantages over the conventional activated sludge method, such as elimination of the need for an external energy source, no excessive sludge production, and the ability to treat diverse wastewater streams. In addition to being an effective wastewater treatment method, MFCs offer potential benefits in electricity generation. Although facing many technical and financial challenges, MFC technology is a promising alternative to fossil fuels and conventional wastewater treatment methods, with much lower negative impacts on the environment.

Advisor
Giere, Reto
McGrath, Lauren
Date of degree
2024
Date Range for Data Collection (Start Date)
Date Range for Data Collection (End Date)
Digital Object Identifier
Series name and number
Volume number
Issue number
Publisher
Publisher DOI
Journal Issue
Comments
Recommended citation