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  • Microbial Fuel Cells
  • Electrochemistry
  • Bioenergy

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  • Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) offer a sustainable route for energy generation from organic waste.
  • Air-cathode MFCs (ACMFCs) are promising due to their simplified design and operational advantages.
  • Optimizing anode chamber conditions is crucial for maximizing ACMFC performance.

Purpose:

  • To construct and evaluate a short-arm ACMFC (SA-ACMFC).
  • To investigate the impact of operational modifications on SA-ACMFC power density and efficiency.
  • To establish the relationship between substrate concentration and SA-ACMFC voltage output.

Summary:

  • A SA-ACMFC was built using exoelectrogens from anaerobic digestion sludge on a graphite rod anode.
  • The SA-ACMFC achieved a maximal power density (Pm) of 738 mW/m2.
  • Continuous nitrogen sparging and proton exchange membrane (PEM) removal individually increased Pm to 745 mW/m2 and 759 mW/m2, respectively.
  • Combined nitrogen sparging and PEM removal boosted Pm to 922 mW/m2, with internal resistance (Ri) stable around 280 Ω.
  • A linear relationship (R2 = 0.99) was observed between maximal cell voltage and substrate concentration up to 100.96 mg/L.
  • Coulombic efficiency increased from 31.83% to 45.03% with rising substrate concentration.

Impact:

  • Demonstrates significant performance enhancement in ACMFCs through simple operational adjustments.
  • Highlights the potential of SA-ACMFCs for efficient bioenergy conversion.
  • Provides insights into optimizing MFC design and operation for wastewater treatment and power generation.