Microbial Fuel Cells

This research and
reference text explores the electrochemical performance of microbial fuel cells
(MFCs). It provides invaluable coverage of the performance and trends of MFCs
as well as a clear explanation of the recent advancements in MFC technology.

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are widely recognized as a viable technology for producing energy and removing toxic pollutants from wastewater. This reference text covers the electrochemical performance of MFCs, the basic mechanisms, operating factors, step-by-step synthesis, materials required for high electrochemical performance and a comparison with other bioelectrochemical approaches in terms of energy generation. The book provides significant coverage of the commercial status, trends and performance of MFCs. All aspects related to energy generation via MFCs are covered, including the organic substrate, electrode and biocathode roles, to provide the reader with clear mechanisms for advancement in MFCs technology. The book highlights the current gaps in research with future perspectives and helps researchers, postgraduate students and industry practitioners to understand the applications of MFCs in the field of wastewater treatment and energy generation.

Key Features:

• Covers the electrochemical performance of microbial fuel cells (MFCs) including the basic mechanisms, operating factors, step-by-step synthesis and required materials for high electrochemical performance

• Includes a comparison with other bioelectrochemical approaches in terms of energy generation

• Provides significant coverage of the commercial status, trends and performance of MFCs

• Provides readers with clear mechanisms for advancement in MFC technology

• Highlights the current gaps in research with future perspectives

1. Introduction to MFC technology Asma Khatoon, Aligarh Muslim University, India 2. Basic principles and working mechanism of MFCs Asim Ali Yaqoob, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia 3. Electrochemical characterizations of MFCs Claudia Guerrero Barajas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico 4. Effect of bioelectrochemical reactor designs on electrochemical performance Anish Khan, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia 5. Conventional electrode materials for electrochemical performance in MFCs Affia Siddiqui, University of Bradford, UK 6. Impact of biomass-derived electrodes on electrochemical performance of MFCs Zahoor Ahmad, Mirpur University of Science & Technology, Pakistan
7. Role of proton exchange membrane (PEM) in MFC performance Syed Zaghum Abbas, Jiangsu University, China 8. Biocathode development through a green approach for energy generation in MFCs Young Soo Yoon, Gachon University, Korea 9. Effect of organic substrate in the generation of electrons in MFCs Susana Rodríguez-Couto, LUT University, Finland 10. Effect of operating factors on the electrochemical performance of MFCs Rania Edrees Adam Mohammad, Open University of Sudan, Sudan 11. Influence of microorganisms on the electrochemical enforcement of MFCs Kapil Moothi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa 12. Survey of bioelectrochemical studies of MFCs Akil Ahmad, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia 13. Comprehensive cost analysis of electrochemical performance in MFCs Gabriele Barrera, Nanoscience and Materials, INRiM, Italy 14. Application of MFCs and other bioelectrochemical systems: A comparative study Albert Serra, University of Barcelona, Spain 15. Commercialization of MFCs and other bioelectrochemical cells: Challenges and future perspectives Mohamad Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia