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  • Biotechnology and Environmental Science
  • Renewable Energy Systems

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  • Growing energy consumption exacerbates environmental pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change.
  • Algal biomass presents a promising renewable bio-material to meet escalating energy needs.
  • Microalgae have diverse applications including wastewater treatment, bioenergy generation, valuable product synthesis, and carbon dioxide capture.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the applications of microalgae in bioelectrochemically mediated oxidation reactions within microbial fuel cells (MFCs).
  • To summarize recent advancements in microalgae-based MFCs for power generation and nutrient removal.
  • To address factors influencing microalgae MFC performance and identify technological challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of microalgae applications in bioelectrochemical systems.
  • Analysis of microalgae microbial fuel cell (MFC) designs and performance metrics.
  • Identification of process parameters and technological bottlenecks in microalgae MFC technology.

Main Results:

  • Microalgae demonstrate significant potential in MFCs for simultaneous power generation and effluent treatment.
  • Various microalgae species and MFC configurations are being developed for enhanced efficiency.
  • Key factors influencing MFC performance include light, temperature, nutrient levels, and microbial community.

Conclusions:

  • Microalgae-based MFCs are a viable technology for sustainable energy production and environmental remediation.
  • Further research is needed to overcome technological hurdles and optimize microalgae MFC systems for large-scale application.
  • Algal bioenergy and bioremediation represent a crucial step towards a circular economy and reduced carbon footprint.