Challenges in microbial fuel cell development and operation

Byung Hong Kim; In Seop Chang; Geoffrey M. Gadd

doi:10.1007/s00253-007-1027-4

Challenges in microbial fuel cell development and operation

Byung Hong Kim (Lead / Corresponding author), In Seop Chang, Geoffrey M. Gadd (Lead / Corresponding author)

Molecular Microbiology

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Abstract

A microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a device that converts chemical energy into electricity through the catalytic activities of microorganisms. Although there is great potential of MFCs as an alternative energy source, novel wastewater treatment process, and biosensor for oxygen and pollutants, extensive optimization is required to exploit the maximum microbial potential. In this article, the main limiting factors of MFC operation are identified and suggestions are made to improve performance.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	485-494
Number of pages	10
Journal	Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Volume	76
Issue number	3
Early online date	27 Jun 2007
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-007-1027-4
Publication status	Published - Sept 2007

Keywords

Bioenergy
Microbial fuel cell
Renewable energy

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Biotechnology
Microbiology
Bioengineering
Microbiology (medical)

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