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Chakraborty I, Olsson RT, Andersson RL, Pandey A. Glucose-based biofuel cells and their applications in medical implants: A review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33615. [PMID: 39040310 PMCID: PMC11261083 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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In glucose biofuel cells (G-BFCs), glucose oxidation at the anode and oxygen reduction at the cathode yield electrons, which generate electric energy that can power a wide range of electronic devices. Research associated with the development of G-BFCs has increased in popularity among researchers because of the eco-friendly nature of G-BFCs (as related to their construction) and their evolution from inexpensive bio-based materials. In addition, their excellent specificity towards glucose as an energy source, and other properties, such as small size and weight, make them attractive within various demanding applied environments. For example, G-BFCs have received much attention as implanted devices, especially for uses related to cardiac activities. Envisioned pacemakers and defibrillators powered by G-BFCs would not be required to have conventional lithium batteries exchanged every 5-10 years. However, future research is needed to develop G-BFCs demonstrating more stable power consistency and improved lifespan, as well as solving the challenges in converting laboratory-made implantable G-BFCs into implanted devices in the human body. The categorization of G-BFCs as a subcategory of different biofuel cells and their performance is reviewed in this article.
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, KTH – Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, KTH – Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, KTH – Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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Quintero-Díaz JC, Gil-Posada JO. Batch and semi-continuous treatment of cassava wastewater using microbial fuel cells and metataxonomic analysis. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024; 47:1057-1070. [PMID: 38842769 PMCID: PMC11213813 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-024-03025-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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The treatment of agroindustrial wastewater using microbial fuel cells (MFCs) is a technological strategy to harness its chemical energy while simultaneously purifying the water. This manuscript investigates the organic load effect as chemical oxygen demand (COD) on the production of electricity during the treatment of cassava wastewater by means of a dual-chamber microbial fuel cell in batch mode. Additionally, specific conditions were selected to evaluate the semi-continuous operational mode. The dynamics of microbial communities on the graphite anode were also investigated. The maximum power density delivered by the batch MFC (656.4 μW m- 2 ) was achieved at the highest evaluated organic load (6.8 g COD L- 1 ). Similarly, the largest COD removal efficiency (61.9%) was reached at the lowest organic load (1.17 g COD L- 1 ). Cyanide degradation percentages (50-70%) were achieved across treatments. The semi-continuous operation of the MFC for 2 months revealed that the voltage across the cell is dependent on the supply or suspension of the organic load feed. The electrode polarization resistance was observed to decreases over time, possibly due to the enrichment of the anode with electrogenic microbial communities. A metataxonomic analysis revealed a significant increase in bacteria from the phylum Firmicutes, primarily of the genus Enterococcus.
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- Juan Carlos Quintero-Díaz
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín, 050010, Antioquia, Colombia.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín, 050010, Antioquia, Colombia
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Perchikov R, Cheliukanov M, Plekhanova Y, Tarasov S, Kharkova A, Butusov D, Arlyapov V, Nakamura H, Reshetilov A. Microbial Biofilms: Features of Formation and Potential for Use in Bioelectrochemical Devices. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:302. [PMID: 38920606 PMCID: PMC11201457 DOI: 10.3390/bios14060302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Microbial biofilms present one of the most widespread forms of life on Earth. The formation of microbial communities on various surfaces presents a major challenge in a variety of fields, including medicine, the food industry, shipping, etc. At the same time, this process can also be used for the benefit of humans-in bioremediation, wastewater treatment, and various biotechnological processes. The main direction of using electroactive microbial biofilms is their incorporation into the composition of biosensor and biofuel cells This review examines the fundamental knowledge acquired about the structure and formation of biofilms, the properties they have when used in bioelectrochemical devices, and the characteristics of the formation of these structures on different surfaces. Special attention is given to the potential of applying the latest advances in genetic engineering in order to improve the performance of microbial biofilm-based devices and to regulate the processes that take place within them. Finally, we highlight possible ways of dealing with the drawbacks of using biofilms in the creation of highly efficient biosensors and biofuel cells.
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- Roman Perchikov
- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education, Tula State University, Tula 300012, Russia; (R.P.); (M.C.); (A.K.); (V.A.)
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- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education, Tula State University, Tula 300012, Russia; (R.P.); (M.C.); (A.K.); (V.A.)
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- Federal Research Center (Pushchino Scientific Center for Biological Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences), G.K. Skryabin Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Microorganisms, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino 142290, Russia; (Y.P.); (S.T.)
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- Federal Research Center (Pushchino Scientific Center for Biological Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences), G.K. Skryabin Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Microorganisms, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino 142290, Russia; (Y.P.); (S.T.)
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- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education, Tula State University, Tula 300012, Russia; (R.P.); (M.C.); (A.K.); (V.A.)
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- Computer-Aided Design Department, Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI”, Saint Petersburg 197022, Russia;
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- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education, Tula State University, Tula 300012, Russia; (R.P.); (M.C.); (A.K.); (V.A.)
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- Department of Liberal Arts, Tokyo University of Technology, 1404-1 Katakura, Hachioji 192-0982, Tokyo, Japan;
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- Federal Research Center (Pushchino Scientific Center for Biological Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences), G.K. Skryabin Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Microorganisms, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino 142290, Russia; (Y.P.); (S.T.)
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Cicekalan B, Berenji NR, Aras MF, Guven H, Koyuncu I, Ersahin ME, Ozgun H. Impact of food waste addition in energy efficient municipal wastewater treatment by aerobic granular sludge process. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:29304-29320. [PMID: 38570432 PMCID: PMC11058935 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32997-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Recently, one of the main purposes of wastewater treatment plants is to achieve a neutral or positive energy balance while meeting the discharge criteria. Aerobic granular sludge (AGS) technology is a promising technology that has low energy and footprint requirements as well as high treatment performance. The effect of co-treatment of municipal wastewater and food waste (FW) on the treatment performance, granule morphology, and settling behavior of the granules was investigated in the study. A biochemical methane potential (BMP) test was also performed to assess the methane potential of mono- and co-digestion of the excess sludge from the AGS process. The addition of FW into wastewater enhanced the nutrient treatment efficiency in the AGS process. BMP of the excess sludge from the AGS process fed with the mixture of wastewater and FW (195 ± 17 mL CH4/g VS) was slightly higher than BMP of excess sludge from the AGS process fed with solely wastewater (173 ± 16 mL CH4/g VS). The highest methane yield was observed for co-digestion of excess sludge from the AGS process and FW, which was 312 ± 8 mL CH4/g VS. Integration of FW as a co-substrate in the AGS process would potentially enhance energy recovery and the quality of effluent in municipal wastewater treatment.
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- Busra Cicekalan
- Civil Engineering Faculty, Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey.
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- Civil Engineering Faculty, Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- Civil Engineering Faculty, Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- Civil Engineering Faculty, Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- Civil Engineering Faculty, Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
- National Research Center On Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- Civil Engineering Faculty, Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
- National Research Center On Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- Civil Engineering Faculty, Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
- National Research Center On Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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Tamilarasan K, Shabarish S, Rajesh Banu J, Godvin Sharmila V. Sustainable power production from petrochemical industrial effluent using dual chambered microbial fuel cell. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 351:119777. [PMID: 38086119 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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Dual chambered microbial fuel cell (DMFC) is an advanced and effective treatment technology in wastewater treatment. The current work has made an effort to treat petrochemical industrial wastewater (PWW) as a DMFC substrate for power generation and organic substance removal. Investigating the impact of organic load (OL) on organic reduction and electricity generation is the main objective of this study. At the OL of 1.5 g COD/L, the highest total chemical oxygen demand (TCOD) removal efficiency of 88%, soluble oxygen demand (SCOD) removal efficiency of 80% and total suspended solids (TSS) removal efficiency of 71% were seen, respectively. In the same optimum condition of 1.5 g COD/L, the highest current and power density of about 270 mW/m2 and 376 mA/m2 were also observed. According to the results of this study, using high-strength organic wastewater in DMFC can assist in addressing the issue of the petrochemical industries and minimize the energy demand.
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- K Tamilarasan
- Department of Civil Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai, 600062, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai, 600062, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Neelakudi, Thiruvarur, 610005, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Mar Ephraem College of Engineering and Technology, Marthandam, 629171, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Ishaq A, Said MIM, Azman SB, Houmsi MR, Isah AS, Jagun ZT, Mohammad SJ, Bello AAD, Abubakar UA. The influence of various chemical oxygen demands on microbial fuel cells performance using leachate as a substrate. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-32090-x. [PMID: 38285261 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32090-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Microbial fuel cells (MFCs), hailed as a promising technology, hold the potential to combat various wastewater pollutants while simultaneously converting their chemical energy into electricity through biocatalysts. This study explores the applicability of a dual compartment MFC (DC-MFC) under varying conditions, targeting the removal of chemical oxygen demand (COD) from landfill leachate and electricity generation. In this setup, anaerobic sludge from a wastewater treatment plant serves as the inoculum in the anode compartment of the MFC, with a Nafion117 membrane acting as the separator between MFC units. The cathode compartments are filled with distilled water and continually aerated for 24 h to enhance air supply. The study assesses the MFC's performance across different COD concentrations, focusing on COD removal, power generation, and Coulombic efficiency. The findings reveal that COD removal efficiency is notably enhanced at higher concentrations of organic matter. Specifically, at a COD concentration of 3325.0 mg L-1, the MFC exhibited the highest COD removal efficiency (89%) and maximum power density (339.41 mWm-2), accompanied by a Coulombic efficiency of 25.5%. However, as the initial substrate concentration increased to 3825 mg L-1, the efficiency decreased to 72%, with a Coulombic efficiency of 13.56% and a power density of 262.34 mWm-2. Optical density levels increased due to bacterial growth at ambient temperature and neutral pH, reflecting the dynamic microbial response within the system.
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- Aliyu Ishaq
- Department of Water & Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300, Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
- Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna, 1045, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Water & Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300, Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Water & Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300, Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- New Era and Development in Civil Engineering Research Group, Scientific Research Center, AlAyen University, Thi-Qar, Nasiriyah, 64001, Iraq
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- Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna, 1045, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Real Estate, School of Built Environment Engineering And Computing, Leeds Beckett University, City Campus, Leeds, UK.
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- Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna, 1045, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna, 1045, Zaria, Nigeria
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- School of Engineering, Technology, and Design, Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QU, UK
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Ishaq A, Said MIM, Azman SB, Abdulwahab MF, Houmsi MR, Jagun ZT. The effect of ammonia concentration on the treatment of bio electrochemical leachate using MFCs technology. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-31472-x. [PMID: 38151563 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31472-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have garnered attention in bio-electrochemical leachate treatment systems. The most common forms of inorganic ammonia nitrogen are ammonium ([Formula: see text]) and free ammonia. Anaerobic digestion can be inhibited in both direct (changes in environmental conditions, such as fluctuations in temperature or pH, can indirectly hinder microbial activity and the efficiency of the digestion process) and indirect (inadequate nutrient levels, or other conditions that indirectly compromise the microbial community's ability to carry out anaerobic digestion effectively) ways by both kinds. The performance of a double-chamber MFC system-composed of an anodic chamber, a cathode chamber with fixed biofilm carriers (carbon felt material), and a Nafion 117 exchange membrane is examined in this work to determine the impact of ammonium nitrogen ([Formula: see text]) inhibition. MFCs may hold up to 100 mL of fluid. Therefore, the bacteria involved were analysed using 16S rRNA. At room temperature, with a concentration of 800 mg L-1 of ammonium nitrogen and 13,225 mg L-1 of chemical oxygen demand (COD), the study produced a considerable power density of 234 mWm-3. It was found that [Formula: see text] concentrations above 800 mg L-1 have an inhibitory influence on power output and treatment effectiveness. Multiple routes removed the most nitrogen ([Formula: see text]-N: 87.11 ± 0.7%, NO2 -N: 93.17 ± 0.2% and TN: 75.24 ± 0.3%). Results from sequencing indicate that the anode is home to a rich microbial community, with anammox (6%), denitrifying (6.4%), and electrogenic bacteria (18.2%) making up the bulk of the population. Microbial fuel cells can efficiently and cost-effectively execute anammox, a green nitrogen removal process, in landfill leachate.
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- Aliyu Ishaq
- Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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- Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Real Estate, School of Built Environment Engineering and Computing, Leeds Beckett University, City Campus, Leeds, UK.
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Mahmoodzadeh F, Navidjouy N, Alizadeh S, Rahimnejad M. Investigation of microbial fuel cell performance based on the nickel thin film modified electrodes. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20755. [PMID: 38007521 PMCID: PMC10676379 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48290-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023] Open
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Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a self-sustaining and environmentally friendly system for the simultaneous was tewater treatment and bioelectricity generation. The type and material of the electrode are critical factors that can influence the efficiency of this treatment process. In this study, graphite plates and carbon felt were modified through the electrodeposition of nickel followed by the formation of a biofilm, resulting in conductive bio-anode thin film electrodes with enhanced power generation capacity. The structural and morphological properties of the electrode surfaces were characterized using X-ray diffraction, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, elemental mapping, and field-emission scanning electron microscopy techniques. Maximum voltage, current density, and power generation were investigated using a dual-chamber MFC equipped with a Nafion 117 membrane and bio-nickel-doped carbon felt (bio-Ni@CF) and bio-nickel-doped graphite plate (bio-Ni@GP) electrodes under constant temperature conditions. The polarization and power curves obtained using different anode electrodes revealed that the maximum voltage, power and current density achieved with the bio-Ni@CF electrode were 468.0 mV, 130.72 mW/m2 and 760.0 mA/m2 respectively. Moreover, the modified electrodes demonstrated appropriate stability and resistance during successful runs. These results suggest that nickel-doped carbon-based electrodes can serve as suitable and stable supported catalysts and conductors for improving efficiency and increasing power generation in MFCs.
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- Fatemeh Mahmoodzadeh
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, 65174-38683, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Biofuel and Renewable Energy Research Center, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran
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Pugazhendi A, Jamal MT. Application of halophiles in UMFC (upflow microbial fuel cell) for the treatment of saline olive oil industrial wastewater coupled with eco-energy yield. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:351. [PMID: 37810189 PMCID: PMC10550894 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03772-z] [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: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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The olive oil industry faces a major problem of treating the wastewater with high organic content and safe disposal. Olive oil industrial wastewater (OOIWW) consists of highly toxic environmental pollutants with high salinity. Saline olive oil industrial wastewater was treated using halophilic consortium in UMFC (upflow microbial fuel cell) mobilized with carbon felt as electrode. Total and soluble COD (chemical oxygen demand), total suspended solids and phenol content removal were studied at different organic loads (0.56, 0.77, 1.05, 1.26, 1.52 and 1.8 gCOD/L). UMFC with OOIWW was optimized at 1.52 gCOD/L for high organic removal and corresponding electricity production. Total COD, soluble COD, TSS and phenol removal were 91%, 89%, 78%, and complete removal of phenol was accomplished at the optimized organic load (1.52 gCOD/L). Correspondingly, the maximum bioenergy yield was 784 mV with 439 mW/m2 (power density) and 560 mA/m2 (current density), respectively. The presence of prominent halophilic exo-electrogens such as Ochrobactrum, Marinobacter, Rhodococcus and Bacillus potently treated the OOIWW and exhibited high energy yield.
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- Arulazhagan Pugazhendi
- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589 Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589 Saudi Arabia
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Ishaq A, Said MIM, Azman SB, Abdulwahab MF, Jagun ZT. Optimizing total ammonia-nitrogen concentration for enhanced microbial fuel cell performance in landfill leachate treatment: a bibliometric analysis and future directions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:86498-86519. [PMID: 37454007 PMCID: PMC10404197 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28580-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Untreated landfill leachate can harm the environment and human health due to its organic debris, heavy metals, and nitrogen molecules like ammonia. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have emerged as a promising technology for treating landfill leachate and generating energy. However, high concentrations of total ammonia-nitrogen (TAN), which includes both ammonia and the ammonium ion, can impede MFC performance. Therefore, maintaining an adequate TAN concentration is crucial, as both excess and insufficient levels can reduce power generation. To evaluate the worldwide research on MFCs using landfill leachate as a substrate, bibliometric analysis was conducted to assess publication output, author-country co-authorship, and author keyword co-occurrence. Scopus and Web of Science retrieved 98 journal articles on this topic during 2011-2022; 18 were specifically evaluated and analysed for MFC ammonia inhibition. The results showed that research on MFC using landfill leachate as a substrate began in 2011, and the number of related papers has consistently increased every 2 years, totaling 4060 references. China, India, and the USA accounted for approximately 60% of all global publications, while the remaining 40% was contributed by 70 other countries/territories. Chongqing University emerged as one of the top contributors among this subject's ten most productive universities. Most studies found that maintaining TAN concentrations in the 400-800 mg L-1 in MFC operation produced good power density, pollution elimination, and microbial acclimatization. However, the database has few articles on MFC and landfill leachate; MFC ammonia inhibition remains the main factor impacting system performance. This bibliographic analysis provides excellent references and future research directions, highlighting the current limitations of MFC research in this area.
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- Aliyu Ishaq
- Department of Water and Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300, Johr Bohr, Malaysia
- Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna, 1045, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Water and Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300, Johr Bohr, Malaysia
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- Department of Water and Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300, Johr Bohr, Malaysia
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- Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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- Department of Real Estate, School of Built Environment Engineering and Computing, Leeds Beckett University, City Campus, Leeds, UK.
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Opoku PA, Jingyu H, Yi L, Guang L, Ewusi-Mensah D, Norgbey E. Performance investigation of multi-anode-shared cathode microbial fuel cells with different anodic internal configurations. J APPL ELECTROCHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10800-022-01795-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Liu S, Xue H, Wang Y, Wang Z, Feng X, Pyo SH. Effects of bioelectricity generation processes on methane emission and bacterial community in wetland and carbon fate analysis. BIORESOUR BIOPROCESS 2022; 9:69. [PMID: 38647791 PMCID: PMC10991962 DOI: 10.1186/s40643-022-00558-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Wetlands are an important carbon sink for greenhouse gases (GHGs), and embedding microbial fuel cell (MFC) into constructed wetland (CW) has become a new technology to control methane (CH4) emission. Rhizosphere anode CW-MFC was constructed by selecting rhizome-type wetland plants with strong hypoxia tolerance, which could provide photosynthetic organics as alternative fuel. Compared with non-planted system, CH4 emission flux and power output from the planted CW-MFC increased by approximately 0.48 ± 0.02 mg/(m2·h) and 1.07 W/m3, respectively. The CH4 emission flux of the CW-MFC operated under open-circuit condition was approximately 0.46 ± 0.02 mg/(m2·h) higher than that under closed-circuit condition. The results indicated that plants contributed to the CH4 emission from the CW-MFC, especially under open-circuit mode conditions. The CH4 emission from the CW-MFC was proportional to external resistance, and it increased by 0.67 ± 0.01 mg/(m2·h) when the external resistance was adjusted from 100 to 1000 Ω. High throughput sequencing further showed that there was a competitive relationship between electrogenic bacteria and methanogens. The flora abundance of electrogenic bacteria was high, while methanogens mainly consisted of Methanothrix, Methanobacterium and Methanolinea. The form and content of element C were analysed from solid phase, liquid phase and gas phase. It was found that a large amount of carbon source (TC = 254.70 mg/L) was consumed mostly through microbial migration and conversion, and carbon storage and GHGs emission accounted for 60.38% and 35.80%, respectively. In conclusion, carbon transformation in the CW-MFC can be properly regulated via competition of microorganisms driven by environmental factors, which provides a new direction and idea for the control of CH4 emission from wetlands.
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- Shentan Liu
- College of Geology and Environment, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, China.
- Biotechnology, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University, 22100, Lund, Sweden.
- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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- College of Geology and Environment, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Geology and Environment, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Geology and Environment, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, China.
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- Biotechnology, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University, 22100, Lund, Sweden
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Ramanaiah S, Cordas CM, Matias SC, Reddy M, Leitão JH, Fonseca LP. Bioelectricity generation using long-term operated biocathode: RFLP based microbial diversity analysis. BIOTECHNOLOGY REPORTS (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 32:e00693. [PMID: 34917493 PMCID: PMC8666517 DOI: 10.1016/j.btre.2021.e00693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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In the present work, power generation and substrate removal efficiencies of long-term operated microbial fuel cells, containing abiotic cathodes and biocathodes, were evaluated for 220 days. Among the two microbial fuel cell (MFC) types, the one containing biocathode showed higher power density (54 mW/m2), current density (122 mA/m2) coulombic efficiency (33%), and substrate removal efficiency (94%) than the abiotic cathode containing MFC. Voltammetric analysis also witnessed higher and sustainable electron discharge for the MFC with biocathode, when compared with the abiotic cathode MFC. Over the tested period, both MFC have shown a cell voltage drop, after 150 and 165, days, for the MFC with biocathode and abiotic cathodes, respectively. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis identified 281 clones. Bacteria belonging to Acinetobacter, Acidovorax, Pseudomonas and Burkholderia were observed in the abiotic cathode MFC. Bacteria belonging to Geobacter, Cupriavidus and Acidobacteria were observed in the biocathode MFC. Almost similar types of archaea (Methanosarcinales, Methanolinea, Nitrososphaera and Methanomicrobiales) were observed in both MFCs.
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- S.V. Ramanaiah
- iBB – Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Rovisco Pais, Lisboa, 1049-001 Portugal
- Food and Biotechnology Research Lab, South Ural State University (National Research University), 76, Lenin prospekt, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russian Federation
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- LAQV- REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, 2829-516, Portugal
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- iBB – Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Rovisco Pais, Lisboa, 1049-001 Portugal
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- Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,110 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, iBB-Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Rovisco Pais, Lisboa, 1049-001 Portugal
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- iBB – Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Rovisco Pais, Lisboa, 1049-001 Portugal
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Soltani F, Navidjouy N, Khorsandi H, Rahimnejad M, Alizadeh S. A novel bio-electro-Fenton system with dual application for the catalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotic in wastewater and bioelectricity generation. RSC Adv 2021; 11:27160-27173. [PMID: 35480664 PMCID: PMC9037666 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra04584a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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In this new insight, the potential application of the eco-friendly Bio-Electro-Fenton (BEF) system was surveyed with the aim of simultaneous degradation of tetracycline and in situ generation of renewable bioenergy without the need for an external electricity source. To shed light on this issue, catalytic degradation of tetracycline was directly accrued via in situ generated hydroxyl free radicals from Fenton's reaction in the cathode chamber. Simultaneously, the in situ electricity generation as renewable bioenergy was carried out through microbial activities. The effects of operating parameters, such as electrical circuit conditions (in the absence and presence of external resistor load), substrate concentration (1000, 2000, 5000, and 10 000 mg L−1), catholyte pH (3, 5, and 7), and FeSO4 concentration (2, 5, and 10 mg L−1) were investigated in detail. The obtained results indicated that the tetracycline degradation was up to 99.04 ± 0.91% after 24 h under the optimal conditions (short-circuit, pH 3, FeSO4 concentration of 5 mg L−1, and substrate concentration of 2000 mg L−1). Also, the maximum removal efficiency of anodic COD (85.71 ± 1.81%) was achieved by increasing the substrate concentration up to 2000 mg L−1. However, the removal efficiencies decreased to 78.29 ± 2.68% with increasing substrate concentration up to 10 000 mg L−1. Meanwhile, the obtained maximum voltage, current density, and power density were 322 mV, 1195 mA m−2, and 141.60 mW m−2, respectively, at the substrate concentration of 10 000 mg L−1. Present results suggested that the BEF system could be employed as an energy-saving and promising technology for antibiotic-containing wastewater treatment and simultaneous sustainable bioelectricity generation. In this new insight, the potential application of the Bio-Electro-Fenton system was surveyed with the aim of simultaneous degradation of tetracycline and in situ generation of renewable bioenergy without the need for an external electricity source.![]()
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- Fatemeh Soltani
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences Urmia Iran +98 9143489617
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences Urmia Iran +98 9143489617
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences Urmia Iran +98 9143489617
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- Biofuel and Renewable Energy Research Center, Department of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology Babol Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Bu-Ali-Sina University Hamedan Iran
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Fan YY, Tang Q, Li Y, Li FH, Wu JH, Li WW, Yu HQ. Rapid and highly efficient genomic engineering with a novel iEditing device for programming versatile extracellular electron transfer of electroactive bacteria. Environ Microbiol 2021; 23:1238-1255. [PMID: 33369000 DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.15374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The advances in synthetic biology bring exciting new opportunities to reprogram microorganisms with novel functionalities for environmental applications. For real-world applications, a genetic tool that enables genetic engineering in a stably genomic inherited manner is greatly desired. In this work, we design a novel genetic device for rapid and efficient genome engineering based on the intron-encoded homing-endonuclease empowered genome editing (iEditing). The iEditing device enables rapid and efficient genome engineering in Shewanella oneidensis MR-1, the representative strain of the electroactive bacteria group. Moreover, combining with the Red or RecET recombination system, the genome-editing efficiency was greatly improved, up to approximately 100%. Significantly, the iEditing device itself is eliminated simultaneously when genome editing occurs, thereby requiring no follow-up to remove the encoding system. Then, we develop a new extracellular electron transfer (EET) engineering strategy by programming the parallel EET systems to enhance versatile EET. The engineered strains exhibit sufficiently enhanced electron output and pollutant reduction ability. Furthermore, this device has demonstrated its great potential to be extended for genome editing in other important microbes. This work provides a useful and efficient tool for the rapid generation of synthetic microorganisms for various environmental applications.
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- Yang-Yang Fan
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China.,Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China.,Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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