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    • Renewable Energy Engineering
    • Biotechnology

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    • Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) offer a sustainable method for wastewater treatment and energy generation.
    • Kitchen wastewater (KWW) presents a viable, underutilized resource for bioenergy production.
    • Optimizing MFC design and operating conditions is crucial for maximizing power output.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To comparatively analyze the power output of mediator-less and mediator MFCs.
    • To investigate the influence of aerobic and partially anaerobic conditions on MFC performance.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of kitchen wastewater as a renewable energy source in MFCs.

    Main Methods:

    • Wastewater samples underwent physical, chemical, biochemical, and microbial analyses.
    • Two types of MFCs were developed: mediator-less and mediator, using sand-salt and agar-salt bridges.
    • Hydrogen production was facilitated using a nickel-coated zinc electrode, and air was introduced to the cathodic chamber.

    Main Results:

    • Fermented KWW samples exhibited higher chemical oxygen demand (COD), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), and power output compared to non-fermented samples.
    • MFCs with air introduction in the cathodic chamber showed enhanced power generation due to oxygen-proton reaction.
    • A positive correlation was observed between increased COD and BOD values and higher MFC power output.

    Conclusions:

    • Fermentation of kitchen wastewater enhances its suitability for MFC applications.
    • Optimized MFC design and aerobic conditions in the cathodic chamber significantly boost power generation.
    • MFC technology holds promise for efficient energy recovery from kitchen wastewater, contributing to renewable energy goals.