Challenges in microbial fuel cell development and operation.
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.
Kim
Byung Hong
BH
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 39-1 Hawolgok-dong, Sungbuk-gu, Seoul, 136-791, South Korea. bhkim@kist.re.kr
Chang
In Seop
IS
Gadd
Geoffrey M
GM
D001674:Bioelectric Energy Sources / Q000382:microbiology*; D018441:Biofilms; D015374:Biosensing Techniques; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D004563:Electrochemistry; D004579:Electron Transport; D008828:Microbiological Techniques; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D010100:Oxygen / Q000378:metabolism; D011522:Protons; D014865:Waste Disposal, Fluid
D011522:Protons; D010100:Oxygen