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  • Electrochemistry
  • Environmental Science

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  • Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) offer a sustainable energy solution by converting organic matter into electricity.
  • Developing efficient and cost-effective anode catalysts is crucial for enhancing MFC performance.
  • Nickel-molybdenum carbide (Ni3Mo3C) is explored as a potential alternative to noble metal catalysts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize Ni3Mo3C using a modified organic colloid method.
  • To evaluate the electrocatalytic activity of Ni3Mo3C as an anode catalyst in Klebsiella pneumoniae-based MFCs.
  • To compare the performance of Ni3Mo3C with unmodified Mo2C and platinum anodes.

Main Methods:

  • Material synthesis via modified organic colloid method.
  • Characterization using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis.
  • Electrochemical performance evaluation using cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and polarization curve measurements.

Main Results:

  • Ni3Mo3C exhibited increased BET surface area compared to Mo2C.
  • The addition of nickel significantly improved the electrocatalytic activity for microbial fermentation product oxidation.
  • MFCs with Ni3Mo3C anodes demonstrated a 19% higher power density than Mo2C anodes and achieved 62% of the power density of platinum anodes.

Conclusions:

  • Ni3Mo3C is a highly effective anode catalyst for MFCs, enhancing power output and electrocatalytic efficiency.
  • The material shows comparable performance to platinum, suggesting its potential as a cost-effective alternative.
  • Further optimization of Ni3Mo3C loading can lead to even higher MFC performance.