Abstract
Benthic microbial fuel cells (BMFCs) are a kind of microbial fuel cell (MFC), distinguished by the absence of a membrane. BMFCs are an ecofriendly technology with a prominent role in renewable energy harvesting and the bioremediation of organic pollutants through electrogens. Electrogens act as catalysts to increase the rate of reaction in the anodic chamber, acting in electrons transfer to the cathode. This electron transfer towards the anode can either be direct or indirect using exoelectrogens by oxidizing organic matter. The performance of a BMFC also varies with the types of substrates used, which may be sugar molasses, sucrose, rice paddy, etc. This review presents insights into the use of BMFCs for the bioremediation of pollutants and for renewable energy production via different electron pathways.
Highlights
Different environmental pollutants, such as organic- and inorganic-based contaminants, remain a severe challenge to the sustainability of water resources [1,2]
A new type of microbial fuel cells (MFC), the benthic microbial fuel cell energy stored in an organic substrate
In the simple design of the Benthic microbial fuel cells (BMFCs), though, electrodes can be constructed from both graphite felt or carbon cloth
Summary
Different environmental pollutants, such as organic- and inorganic-based contaminants, remain a severe challenge to the sustainability of water resources [1,2]. A new type of MFC, the benthic microbial fuel cell energy stored in an organic substrate. − ) and protons (H+ ) are released In this way, a potential difference exists a catalyst, i.e., electrons Electrical energy with exoelectrogens working as exoelectrogens on thechemical anode by direct and indirect a catalyst, i.e., electrons (e−) and protons (H+) are released. In this way, a potential difference exists between the anodeFuel and Cell cathode
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