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Gorin M, Shabani M, Votat S, Lebrun L, Foukmeniok Mbokou S, Pontié M. Application of fungal-based microbial fuel cells for biodegradation of pharmaceuticals: Comparative study of individual vs. mixed contaminant solutions. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 363:142849. [PMID: 39009093 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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The present study focuses on the application of fungal-based microbial fuel cells (FMFC) for the degradation of organic pollutants including Acetaminophen (APAP), Para-aminophenol (PAP), Sulfanilamide (SFA), and finally Methylene Blue (MB). The objective is to investigate the patterns of degradation (both individually and as a mixture solution) of the four compounds in response to fungal metabolic processes, with an emphasis on evaluating the possibility of generating energy. Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV) has been used for electrochemical analysis of the targeted compounds on a Glassy Carbon Electrode (GCE). A dual chamber MFC has been applied wherein the cathodic compartment, the reduction reaction of oxygen was catalyzed by an elaborated biofilm of Trametes trogii, and the anodic chamber consists of a mixed solution of 200 mg L-1 APAP, PAP, MB, and SFA in 0.1 M PBS and an elaborated biofilm of Trichoderma harzianum. The obtained results showed that all the tested molecules were degraded over time by the Trichoderma harzianum. The biodegradation kinetics of all the tested molecules were found to be in the pseudo-first-order. The results of half-lives and the degradation rate reveal that APAP in its individual form degrades relatively slower (0.0213 h-1) and has a half-life of 33 h compared to its degradation in a mixed solution with a half-life of 20 h. SFA showed the longest half-life in the mixed condition (98 h) which is the opposite of its degradation as individual molecules (20 h) as the fastest molecule compared to other pollutants. The maximum power density of the developed MFC dropped from 0.65 mW m-2 to 0.32 mW m-2 after 45.5 h, showing that the decrease of the residual concentration of molecules in the anodic compartment leads to the decrease of the MFC performance.
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- Melody Gorin
- University of Angers, Group Analysis and Processes (GA&P), Dept. of Chemistry, 2 Bd. A. de Lavoisier 49045 Angers cedex 01, France
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- University of Angers, Group Analysis and Processes (GA&P), Dept. of Chemistry, 2 Bd. A. de Lavoisier 49045 Angers cedex 01, France; ESAIP La Salle, CERADE, 18, rue du 8 mai 1945, Saint-Barthélemy d'Anjou, Cedex, 49180, France.
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- Normandie Université, Université Rouen Normandie, CNRS UMR, 6270, Polymères, Biopolymères, Surfaces, 76821, Mont Saint Aignan, France
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- Normandie Université, Université Rouen Normandie, CNRS UMR, 6270, Polymères, Biopolymères, Surfaces, 76821, Mont Saint Aignan, France
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- University of Angers, Group Analysis and Processes (GA&P), Dept. of Chemistry, 2 Bd. A. de Lavoisier 49045 Angers cedex 01, France
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- University of Angers, Group Analysis and Processes (GA&P), Dept. of Chemistry, 2 Bd. A. de Lavoisier 49045 Angers cedex 01, France
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Umar A, Mubeen M, Ali I, Iftikhar Y, Sohail MA, Sajid A, Kumar A, Solanki MK, Kumar Divvela P, Zhou L. Harnessing fungal bio-electricity: a promising path to a cleaner environment. Front Microbiol 2024; 14:1291904. [PMID: 38352061 PMCID: PMC10861785 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1291904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Integrating fungi into fuel cell systems presents a promising opportunity to address environmental pollution while simultaneously generating energy. This review explores the innovative concept of constructing wetlands as fuel cells for pollutant degradation, offering a practical and eco-friendly solution to pollution challenges. Fungi possess unique capabilities in producing power, fuel, and electricity through metabolic processes, drawing significant interest for applications in remediation and degradation. Limited data exist on fungi's ability to generate electricity during catalytic reactions involving various enzymes, especially while remediating pollutants. Certain species, such as Trametes versicolor, Ganoderma lucidum, Galactomyces reessii, Aspergillus spp., Kluyveromyce smarxianus, and Hansenula anomala, have been reported to generate electricity at 1200 mW/m3, 207 mW/m2, 1,163 mW/m3, 438 mW/m3, 850,000 mW/m3, and 2,900 mW/m3, respectively. Despite the eco-friendly potential compared to conventional methods, fungi's role remains largely unexplored. This review delves into fungi's exceptional potential as fuel cell catalysts, serving as anodic or cathodic agents to mitigate land, air, and water pollutants while simultaneously producing fuel and power. Applications cover a wide range of tasks, and the innovative concept of wetlands designed as fuel cells for pollutant degradation is discussed. Cost-effectiveness may vary depending on specific contexts and applications. Fungal fuel cells (FFCs) offer a versatile and innovative solution to global challenges, addressing the increasing demand for alternative bioenergy production amid population growth and expanding industrial activities. The mechanistic approach of fungal enzymes via microbial combinations and electrochemical fungal systems facilitates the oxidation of organic substrates, oxygen reduction, and ion exchange membrane orchestration of essential reactions. Fungal laccase plays a crucial role in pollutant removal and monitoring environmental contaminants. Fungal consortiums show remarkable potential in fine-tuning FFC performance, impacting both power generation and pollutant degradation. Beyond energy generation, fungal cells effectively remove pollutants. Overall, FFCs present a promising avenue to address energy needs and mitigate pollutants simultaneously.
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- Aisha Umar
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of Genetics and Development, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biological Sciences, IES University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Plant Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology Group, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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Yao H, Xiao J, Tang X. Microbial Fuel Cell-Based Organic Matter Sensors: Principles, Structures and Applications. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:886. [PMID: 37627771 PMCID: PMC10451650 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10080886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Wastewater contains a significant quantity of organic matter, continuously causing environmental pollution. Timely and accurate detection of organic content in water can facilitate improved wastewater treatment and better protect the environment. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are increasingly recognized as valuable biological monitoring systems, due to their ability to swiftly detect organic indicators such as biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) in water quality. Different types of MFC sensors are used for BOD and COD detection, each with unique features and benefits. This review focuses on different types of MFC sensors used for BOD and COD detection, discussing their benefits and structural optimization, as well as the influencing factors of MFC-based biomonitoring systems. Additionally, the challenges and prospects associated with the development of reliable MFC sensing systems are discussed.
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430062, China
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Kižys K, Zinovičius A, Jakštys B, Bružaitė I, Balčiūnas E, Petrulevičienė M, Ramanavičius A, Morkvėnaitė-Vilkončienė I. Microbial Biofuel Cells: Fundamental Principles, Development and Recent Obstacles. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:221. [PMID: 36831987 PMCID: PMC9954062 DOI: 10.3390/bios13020221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This review focuses on the development of microbial biofuel cells to demonstrate how similar principles apply to the development of bioelectronic devices. The low specificity of microorganism-based amperometric biosensors can be exploited in designing microbial biofuel cells, enabling them to consume a broader range of chemical fuels. Charge transfer efficiency is among the most challenging and critical issues while developing biofuel cells. Nanomaterials and particular redox mediators are exploited to facilitate charge transfer between biomaterials and biofuel cell electrodes. The application of conductive polymers (CPs) can improve the efficiency of biofuel cells while CPs are well-suitable for the immobilization of enzymes, and in some specific circumstances, CPs can facilitate charge transfer. Moreover, biocompatibility is an important issue during the development of implantable biofuel cells. Therefore, biocompatibility-related aspects of conducting polymers with microorganisms are discussed in this review. Ways to modify cell-wall/membrane and to improve charge transfer efficiency and suitability for biofuel cell design are outlined.
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- Kasparas Kižys
- Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Conversion, State Research Institute Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology, Saulėtekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Conversion, State Research Institute Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology, Saulėtekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
- Faculty of Mechanics, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, LT-10223 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Vytautas Magnus University, LT-44248 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Conversion, State Research Institute Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology, Saulėtekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
- Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, LT-10223 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Conversion, State Research Institute Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology, Saulėtekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Conversion, State Research Institute Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology, Saulėtekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Conversion, State Research Institute Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology, Saulėtekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
- Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, LT-01513 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Conversion, State Research Institute Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology, Saulėtekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
- Faculty of Mechanics, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, LT-10223 Vilnius, Lithuania
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Wang J, Huang J, Xiao X, Zhang D, Zhang Z, Zhou Z, Liu S. (R)−3-hydroxybutyrate production by Burkholderia cepacia in the cathode chamber of ethanol-producing microbial fuel cells. Biochem Eng J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2022.108581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Hadiyanto H, Christwardana M, Pratiwi WZ, Purwanto P, Sudarno S, Haryani K, Hoang AT. Response surface optimization of microalgae microbial fuel cell (MMFC) enhanced by yeast immobilization for bioelectricity production. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 287:132275. [PMID: 34582932 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this work, suspended and immobilized Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast in alginate was utilized as a biocatalyst to interact with different concentrations of tofu wastewater for microalgae microbial fuel cell (MMFC) application. Operating conditions are one of the factors that impact the MMFC's performance, thus they must be optimized. The response surface approach was used to optimize operating conditions, which involved CCD-randomized by five levels of two variables. With an average voltage of 0.13 V, power density of 13.94 mW·m-2, and current density of 102.20 mA·m-2, bioelectricity output produced more suspended yeast than immobilized yeast. The average voltage of MMFC with immobilized yeast was 0.123 V, the power density was 11.25 mW·m-2, and the current density was 91.82 mA·m-2. Immobilized yeast, on the other hand, led in faster stabilization of the resulted electrical output. When compared to suspension yeast, immobilized yeast removed more COD. The best conditions were reached with a yeast concentration of 10.89% w/v and a wastewater concentration of 56.94%, resulting in a power density and COD removal of 11.25 mW·m-2 and 31.82%, respectively. The effect of yeast and wastewater concentrations on power density and COD removal revealed that the model was well supported by experimental results.
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- H Hadiyanto
- Center of Biomass and Renewable Energy (CBIORE), Department of Chemical Engineering, Diponegoro University. Jl. Prof. Soedarto SH, Tembalang, Semarang, 50271, Indonesia; School of Postgraduate Studies, Diponegoro University, Jl. Imam Bardjo SH, Semarang, Indonesia.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Indonesia, Jl. Raya Puspiptek Serpong, South Tangerang, 15320, Indonesia.
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- Center of Biomass and Renewable Energy (CBIORE), Department of Chemical Engineering, Diponegoro University. Jl. Prof. Soedarto SH, Tembalang, Semarang, 50271, Indonesia
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- Center of Biomass and Renewable Energy (CBIORE), Department of Chemical Engineering, Diponegoro University. Jl. Prof. Soedarto SH, Tembalang, Semarang, 50271, Indonesia
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- Environmental Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Diponegoro University, Jl. Prof Soedarto, SH-Tembalang, Semarang 50271, Indonesia
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- Center of Biomass and Renewable Energy (CBIORE), Department of Chemical Engineering, Diponegoro University. Jl. Prof. Soedarto SH, Tembalang, Semarang, 50271, Indonesia
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- Institute of Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
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Verma M, Mishra V. Recent trends in upgrading the performance of yeast as electrode biocatalyst in microbial fuel cells. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 284:131383. [PMID: 34216925 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Microbial fuel cell (MFC) is an optimistic fuel cell technology that applies microorganism's biochemical catalytic activities in consuming organic substrate and produce electricity. In the past, several researchers have reported power generation from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, but nowadays, most of the studies are centred around bacterial biofilms (prokaryotes) as anode biocatalyst. Yeast (a eukaryote) has also been applied as a biocatalyst in MFCs as they are non-pathogenic, easy to handle and tolerant to various environmental conditions. Yeast strains such as Arxula adeninvorans, Candida melibiosica, Hansenula polymorpha, Hansenula anomala, Kluyveromyces marxianus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae have been utilized in MFCs. This review summarizes the application of yeast as an anode biocatalyst together with a discussion on the mechanism of electron transfer from yeast cells to the anode and highlights the techniques applied in improving the efficiency of yeast-based MFCs. The recent challenges and benefits of utilizing yeast in MFCs have been also encapsulated in this review.
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- Manisha Verma
- School of Biochemical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, U. P., 221005, India.
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- School of Biochemical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, U. P., 221005, India.
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Simultaneous Production of Bioethanol and Bioelectricity in a Membrane-Less Single-Chambered Yeast Fuel Cell by Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Pichia fermentans. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-021-06248-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Tarasov SE, Plekhanova YV, Bykov AG, Kazakov AS, Vishnevskaya MV, Parunova YM, Gotovtsev PM, Reshetilov AN. Perspective of Using Gluconacetobacter sucrofermentas VKPM B-11267 in Biofuel Cells. APPL BIOCHEM MICRO+ 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s0003683821020150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Permana D, Djaenudin. Performance of Single Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell (SCMFC) for biological treatment of tofu wastewater. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/277/1/012008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The wastewater of tofu industries consists of organic compounds and in turn, may affect the environment; therefore, a proper wastewater treatment system is needed. Based on its characteristics, biological treatment is a good method to treat tofu wastewater. One of the biological treatment methods that can be used is Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC), which can reduce the pollutant and at the same time generating low-power electricity. This system utilizes microorganisms as a biocatalyst to degrade organic compounds in the wastewater. This study aimed to examine the performance of Single Chamber MFC (SCMFC) to decrease biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) of the tofu wastewater, as well as to generate electricity. Tofu wastewater was sterilized then filled into the reactor. Microbes that either have been acclimatized or not acclimatized were then added. Bacteria that were used were one of the three consortiums of native microbes of tofu wastewater, namely Escherichia coli, Saccharomycopsis fibuligera, and mixed culture of E. coli and S. fibuligera. Carbon (C) was used as both anode and cathode. We found that the acclimatized mixed culture of E. coli and S. fibuligera showed high BOD5, COD removal after 48 hours at 76.57 and 77.22 %, respectively. It also generated 5.49 mA of current, 757 mV of voltage, and the electrical energy produced was 9.216 x10− 5 kWh. The results suggest that using mixed microorganisms is one of the strategies to improve the electricity generation of MFC. The scale-up of the volume, selection of microorganism cultures, and immobilization could be other strategies for further studies.
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Fungi are among the microorganisms able to generate electricity as a result of their metabolic processes. Throughout the last several years, a large number of papers on various microorganisms for current production in microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have been published; however, fungi still lack sufficient evaluation in this regard. In this review, we focus on fungi, paying special attention to their potential applicability to MFCs. Fungi used as anodic or cathodic catalysts, in different reactor configurations, with or without the addition of an exogenous mediator, are described. Contrary to bacteria, in which the mechanism of electron transfer is pretty well known, the mechanism of electron transfer in fungi-based MFCs has not been studied intensively. Thus, here we describe the main findings, which can be used as the starting point for future investigations. We show that fungi have the potential to act as electrogens or cathode catalysts, but MFCs based on bacteria–fungus interactions are especially interesting. The review presents the current state-of-the-art in the field of MFC systems exploiting fungi.
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Badea SL, Enache S, Tamaian R, Niculescu VC, Varlam M, Pirvu CV. Enhanced open-circuit voltage and power for two types of microbial fuel cells in batch experiments using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as biocatalyst. J APPL ELECTROCHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10800-018-1254-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Hanzhola G, Tribidasari AI, Endang S. The Use of Boron-doped Diamond Electrode on Yeast-based Microbial Fuel Cell for Electricity Production. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/953/1/012005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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