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Recent Advances in Anodes for Microbial Fuel Cells: An Overview.
Asim Ali Yaqoob1, Mohamad Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim1, Mohd Rafatullah2
1School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 7, 2020
Summary
Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) can recycle wastewater and generate energy. Using biomass waste for MFC anodes offers a cost-effective solution to improve pollutant removal and energy production efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Electrochemistry
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are investigated for simultaneous wastewater treatment and energy generation.
- Current MFCs face limitations in energy output and pollutant removal efficiency, largely due to anode material constraints.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore novel anode materials for enhanced MFC performance.
- To address challenges related to high-quality materials and cost in MFC anode fabrication.
Main Methods:
- Review of various carbon-based anode materials used in MFCs.
- Discussion on the potential of fabricating anodes from biomass waste.
Main Results:
- Carbon-based materials are the predominant anode choice in MFCs.
- Biomass waste presents a promising, cost-effective alternative for MFC anode fabrication.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing anode materials is crucial for advancing MFC technology.
- Biomass-derived anodes offer a sustainable pathway to improve MFC efficiency and reduce costs.
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