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  • Biotechnology
  • Electrochemistry

Background:

  • Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have limitations in power generation due to cost and low output.
  • MFCs are being explored for applications beyond energy, including biosensing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in MFC biosensor applications.
  • To highlight the practical potential of MFCs in various sensing roles.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on MFC biosensor development.
  • Analysis of MFC applications in microbial activity monitoring, BOD testing, toxicant detection, and biocorrosion detection.

Main Results:

  • MFC biosensors are nearing practical application, unlike MFC power generators.
  • MFCs offer viable sensing capabilities for diverse environmental and biological parameters.

Conclusions:

  • MFC biosensors represent a promising and practical application area.
  • Further research in MFC biosensors can address environmental monitoring and industrial challenges.