Abstract
This research aims to assess the microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) fed with petroleum refinery wastewater (PRW) to produce power density and bio-electrochemical hydrogen. The MEC produces a maximum bio-electricity of 21.4mA and a power density of 1200123.90 W/m2 with a loading of chemical oxygen demand (COD) of 17000mg/L. Due to catalyzed oxidation of complex compounds in PRW with a maintained microbial biofilm growth was observed after 90 d of operation of MEC. Results showed that the oxidation of organic substances in PRW enhanced the size in the growth of microbial film which further increased the generation of electrons leading to current density of 5890mA/m2. The COD removal efficiency of MEC was found to be 89.9%. The bio-electricity and hydrogen production of the MEC was estimated to be 24.5mA and 19.2 L respectively when loaded with PRW having a COD of 17500mg/L after 130 d. Present experiments demonstrate the efficiency of MEC technology efficiency in treating petroleum wastewater with the help of microbial biofilm.
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