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Sun M, Wang C. The application of ferrous and graphitic N modified graphene-based composite cathode material in the bio-electro-Fenton system driven by sediment microbial fuel cells to degrade methyl orange. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24772. [PMID: 38333867 PMCID: PMC10850425 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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In this work, the ferrous (Fe2+) and graphitic N modified graphene-based composite cathode materials (N-rGO/Fe3O4) were developed through an in-situ reduction method, aiming to facilitate the two-electron pathway in the oxidation-reduction process. This approach generated a specific concentration of H2O2, enabling the construction of a sediment bio-electro-Fenton system using Fe2+ released from the cathode materials. Notably, this system operates without the need for proton exchange membranes. During the cathode material preparation, the utilization of Fe2+ as a reduction agent for graphene oxide (GO), triggered ammonia water to form graphitic N in graphene sheets. This addition enhanced the two-electron pathway, resulting in increased H2O2 production. Specifically, when the Fe2+ concentration was maintained at 0.1 mol/L, precise preparation of N-rGO/Fe3O4 occurred, leading to a maximum output voltage of 0.528 V and a maximum power density of 178.17 mW/m2. The degradation of methyl orange (MO) reached 68.91% within a 25-h period, a phenomenon contributed to the presence of graphitic N in the graphene sheets. H2O2, a byproduct of the two-electron pathway in cathode oxidation reduction reaction, played a crucial role in constructing the bio-electro-Fenton system. This system, in conjunction with Fe2+ released from N-rGO/Fe3O4, facilitated the complete degradation process of MO.
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- Minmin Sun
- Shanghai Renhong Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd, 1599 Huibin Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai, 201700, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China
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Abadikhah M, Liu M, Persson F, Wilén BM, Farewell A, Sun J, Modin O. Effect of anode material and dispersal limitation on the performance and biofilm community in microbial electrolysis cells. Biofilm 2023; 6:100161. [PMID: 37859795 PMCID: PMC10582064 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioflm.2023.100161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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In a microbial electrolysis cell (MEC), the oxidization of organic compounds is facilitated by an electrogenic biofilm on the anode surface. The biofilm community composition determines the function of the system. Both deterministic and stochastic factors affect the community, but the relative importance of different factors is poorly understood. Anode material is a deterministic factor as materials with different properties may select for different microorganisms. Ecological drift is a stochastic factor, which is amplified by dispersal limitation between communities. Here, we compared the effects of three anode materials (graphene, carbon cloth, and nickel) with the effect of dispersal limitation on the function and biofilm community assembly. Twelve MECs were operated for 56 days in four hydraulically connected loops and shotgun metagenomic sequencing was used to analyse the microbial community composition on the anode surfaces at the end of the experiment. The anode material was the most important factor affecting the performance of the MECs, explaining 54-80 % of the variance observed in peak current density, total electric charge generation, and start-up lag time, while dispersal limitation explained 10-16 % of the variance. Carbon cloth anodes had the highest current generation and shortest lag time. However, dispersal limitation was the most important factor affecting microbial community structure, explaining 61-98 % of the variance in community diversity, evenness, and the relative abundance of the most abundant taxa, while anode material explained 0-20 % of the variance. The biofilms contained nine Desulfobacterota metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs), which made up 64-89 % of the communities and were likely responsible for electricity generation in the MECs. Different MAGs dominated in different MECs. Particularly two different genotypes related to Geobacter benzoatilyticus competed for dominance on the anodes and reached relative abundances up to 83 %. The winning genotype was the same in all MECs that were hydraulically connected irrespective of anode material used.
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- Marie Abadikhah
- Water Environment Technology, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronics Technology, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Water Environment Technology, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Water Environment Technology, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Chemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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- College of Physics and Information Engineering, Fuzhou University, and Fujian Science and Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou, 350100, China
- Microtechnology and Nanoscience, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Water Environment Technology, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Lovecchio N, Di Meo V, Pietrelli A. Customized Multichannel Measurement System for Microbial Fuel Cell Characterization. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:bioengineering10050624. [PMID: 37237694 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10050624] [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: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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This work presents the development of an automatic and customized measuring system employing sigma-delta analog-to-digital converters and transimpedance amplifiers for precise measurements of voltage and current signals generated by microbial fuel cells (MFCs). The system can perform multi-step discharge protocols to accurately measure the power output of MFCs, and has been calibrated to ensure high precision and low noise measurements. One of the key features of the proposed measuring system is its ability to conduct long-term measurements with variable time steps. Moreover, it is portable and cost-effective, making it ideal for use in laboratories without sophisticated bench instrumentation. The system is expandable, ranging from 2 to 12 channels by adding dual-channel boards, which allows for testing of multiple MFCs simultaneously. The functionality of the system was tested using a six-channel setup, and the results demonstrated its ability to detect and distinguish current signals from different MFCs with varying output characteristics. The power measurements obtained using the system also allow for the determination of the output resistance of the MFCs being tested. Overall, the developed measuring system is a useful tool for characterizing the performance of MFCs, and can be helpful in the optimization and development of sustainable energy production technologies.
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- Nicola Lovecchio
- Department of Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Eudossiana 18, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems, National Research Council of Italy, Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Eudossiana 18, 00184 Rome, Italy
- Univ Lyon, INSA Lyon, Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, CNRS, Ampere, UMR5505, 69621 Villeurbanne, France
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Rezaie M, Choi S. Moisture-Enabled Germination of Heat-Activated Bacillus Endospores for Rapid and Practical Bioelectricity Generation: Toward Portable, Storable Bacteria-Powered Biobatteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2301135. [PMID: 36932936 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Small-scale battery-like microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a promising alternative power source for future low-power electronics. Controllable microbial electrocatalytic activity in a miniaturized MFC with unlimited biodegradable energy resources would enable simple power generation in various environmental settings. However, the short shelf-life of living biocatalysts, few ways to activate the stored biocatalysts, and extremely low electrocatalytic capabilities render the miniature MFCs unsuitable for practical use. Here, heat-activated Bacillus subtilis spores are revolutionarily used as a dormant biocatalyst that can survive storage and rapidly germinate when exposed to special nutrients that are preloaded in the device. A microporous, graphene hydrogel allows the adsorption of moisture from the air, moves the nutrients to the spores, and triggers their germination for power generation. In particular, forming a CuO-hydrogel anode and an Ag2 O-hydrogel cathode promotes superior electrocatalytic activities leading to an exceptionally high electrical performance in the MFC. The battery-type MFC device is readily activated by moisture harvesting, producing a maximum power density of 0.4 mW cm-2 and a maximum current density of 2.2 mA cm-2 . The MFC configuration is readily stackable in series and a three-MFC pack produces enough power for several low-power applications, demonstrating its practical feasibility as a sole power source.
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- Maryam Rezaie
- Bioelectronics and Microsystems Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY, 13902, USA
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- Bioelectronics and Microsystems Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY, 13902, USA
- Center for Research in Advanced Sensing Technologies and Environmental Sustainability, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY, 13902, USA
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Li D, Feng Y, Li F, Tang J, Hua T. Carbon Fibers for Bioelectrochemical: Precursors, Bioelectrochemical System, and Biosensors. ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS 2023; 5:699-730. [PMID: 36818429 PMCID: PMC9923679 DOI: 10.1007/s42765-023-00256-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Abstract Carbon fibers (CFs) demonstrate a range of excellent properties including (but not limited to) microscale diameter, high hardness, high strength, light weight, high chemical resistance, and high temperature resistance. Therefore, it is necessary to summarize the application market of CFs. CFs with good physical and chemical properties stand out among many materials. It is believed that highly fibrotic CFs will play a crucial role. This review first introduces the precursors of CFs, such as polyacrylonitrile, bitumen, and lignin. Then this review introduces CFs used in BESs, such as electrode materials and modification strategies of MFC, MEC, MDC, and other cells in a large space. Then, CFs in biosensors including enzyme sensor, DNA sensor, immune sensor and implantable sensor are summarized. Finally, we discuss briefly the challenges and research directions of CFs application in BESs, biosensors and more fields. Highlights CF is a new-generation reinforced fiber with high hardness and strength.Summary precursors from different sources of CFs and their preparation processes.Introduction of the application and modification methods of CFs in BESs and biosensor.Suggest the challenges in the application of CFs in the field of bio-electrochemistry.Propose the prospective research directions for CFs. Graphical abstract
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- Donghao Li
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Road, Tianjin, 300350 China
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin, 300350 China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Road, Tianjin, 300350 China
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin, 300350 China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Road, Tianjin, 300350 China
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin, 300350 China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Road, Tianjin, 300350 China
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin, 300350 China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Road, Tianjin, 300350 China
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin, 300350 China
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Wu J, Liu R, Dong P, Li N, He W, Feng Y, Liu J. Enhanced electricity generation and storage by nitrogen-doped hierarchically porous carbon modification of the capacitive bioanode in microbial fuel cells. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 858:159688. [PMID: 36302411 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159688] [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: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) can potentially be utilized for power generation, but their low power density and low energy storage capabilities remain major bottlenecks for their large-scale development. In this research, a simplistic nitrogen-doped hierarchically porous carbon material (HPC-A) was developed through a one-step carbonization and activation process and was successfully hot-pressed on the carbon cloth (CC) substrate. This process fabricates capacitive bioanodes (HPC-A-CC) that can enhance electricity generation and storage in MFCs. The as-prepared HPC-A-CC anode delivered a power density of 2043.6 mW·m-2 and a cumulative total charge (Qm) of 426.4 ± 13.4C·m-2 at each cycle, which was 2.1 and 34.8 times higher than that of the plain CC anode, respectively. This was a result of the hierarchical and interconnected porous structure, improved hydrophilic surface, and increased number of active centers which host the bacteria for enhanced electron transfer. Electrochemical measurements indicated the superior electrochemical activity and capacitive behavior of the HPC-A-CC anode. Furthermore, biofilm analysis revealed that the HPC-A-CC biofilm exhibited higher cell viability and a more uniform spatial distribution. These findings not only demonstrate the potential of HPC-A-CC for power enhancement in MFCs but also provide a feasible solution to the problem of power generation and demand mismatch in MFC applications.
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- Jingxuan Wu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Academy of Environment and Ecology, Tianjin University, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Academy of Environment and Ecology, Tianjin University, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Academy of Environment and Ecology, Tianjin University, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Academy of Environment and Ecology, Tianjin University, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Academy of Environment and Ecology, Tianjin University, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Academy of Environment and Ecology, Tianjin University, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, No. 73 Huanghe Road, Nangang District, Harbin 150090, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Academy of Environment and Ecology, Tianjin University, No. 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Jawaharraj K, Sigdel P, Gu Z, Muthusamy G, Sani RK, Gadhamshetty V. Photosynthetic microbial fuel cells for methanol treatment using graphene electrodes. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 215:114045. [PMID: 35995227 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Photosynthetic microbial fuel cells (pMFC) represent a promising approach for treating methanol (CH3OH) wastewater. However, their use is constrained by a lack of knowledge on the extracellular electron transfer capabilities of photosynthetic methylotrophs, especially when coupled with metal electrodes. This study assessed the CH3OH oxidation capabilities of Rhodobacter sphaeroides 2.4.1 in two-compartment pMFCs. A 3D nickel (Ni) foam modified with plasma-grown graphene (Gr) was used as an anode, nitrate mineral salts media (NMS) supplemented with 0.1% CH3OH as anolyte, carbon brush as cathode, and 50 mM ferricyanide as catholyte. Two simultaneous pMFCs that used bare Ni foam and carbon felt served as controls. The Ni/Gr electrode registered a two-fold lower charge transfer resistance (0.005 kΩ cm2) and correspondingly 16-fold higher power density (141 mW/m2) compared to controls. The underlying reasons for the enhanced performance of R. sphaeroides at the graphene interface were discerned. The real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis revealed the upregulation of cytochrome c oxidase, aa3 type, subunit I gene, and Flp pilus assembly protein genes in the sessile cells compared to their planktonic counterparts. The key EET pathways used for sustaining CH3OH oxidation were discussed.
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- Kalimuthu Jawaharraj
- Civil and Environmental Engineering, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA; BuG ReMeDEE Consortia, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA; 2D-materials for Biofilm Engineering, Science and Technology (2DBEST) Center, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA; Data-Driven Materials Discovery for Bioengineering Innovation Center, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA; 2D-materials for Biofilm Engineering, Science and Technology (2DBEST) Center, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA
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- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, South Dakota State University, 2100 University Station, Brookings, SD, 57701, USA; 2D-materials for Biofilm Engineering, Science and Technology (2DBEST) Center, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, South Korea; Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Chemical and Biological Engineering, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA; BuG ReMeDEE Consortia, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA; 2D-materials for Biofilm Engineering, Science and Technology (2DBEST) Center, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA; Data-Driven Materials Discovery for Bioengineering Innovation Center, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA; BuG ReMeDEE Consortia, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA; 2D-materials for Biofilm Engineering, Science and Technology (2DBEST) Center, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA; Data-Driven Materials Discovery for Bioengineering Innovation Center, South Dakota Mines, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA.
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Nagles E, Bello M, Hurtado JJ. Electrochemical Determination of Morin in Natural Food Using a Chitosan-Graphene Glassy Carbon Modified Electrode. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:7780. [PMID: 36298130 PMCID: PMC9608833 DOI: 10.3390/s22207780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This report presents a new application for the chitosan-graphene glassy carbon electrode (Ch-G/GCE) system in the determination of the hydroxyflavonoid morin (MR), one of the flavonoids with the highest favorable activity for people, due to its natural properties by square-wave voltammetry (SWV). The anodic peak current for MR was observed at 0.50 V with an increase of 73% compared with the glassy carbon electrode unmodified. The surface areas of Ch-G/GCE, Ch/GCE and GCE evaluated by cyclic voltammetry were 0.140, 0.053 and 0.011 cm2, respectively. Additionally, an increase greater than 100% compared to the electrode without modification was observed. The detection limit was 0.30 µmol/L for MR, and the relative standard deviations (RSDs) were 1.8% (n = 6). Possible interferences as quercetin, rutin, and applications in real samples were also evaluated with very acceptable results.
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- Edgar Nagles
- Facultad de Química e Ingeniería Química, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima 15081, Peru
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- Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Matemáticas, Universidad Nacional Federico Villareal, Lima 15001, Peru
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-12, Bogota 111711, Colombia
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Omenesa Idris M, Guerrero–Barajas C, Kim HC, Ali Yaqoob A, Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim M. Scalability of biomass-derived graphene derivative materials as viable anode electrode for a commercialized microbial fuel cell: A systematic review. Chin J Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2022.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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P A, Naina Mohamed S, Singaravelu DL, Brindhadevi K, Pugazhendhi A. A review on graphene / graphene oxide supported electrodes for microbial fuel cell applications: Challenges and prospects. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 296:133983. [PMID: 35181417 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) has gained great interest as an alternative green technology for bioenergy generation along with reduced sludge production, nutrient recovery, removal of COD and color, etc. during wastewater treatment. However, the MFC has several challenges for real-time applications due to less power output and high ohmic resistance and fabrication (electrode and membrane) cost. Several kinds of research have been carried out to increase energy production by reducing various losses associated with electrodes in the MFC. Though, carbonaceous electrodes (carbon and graphite) are the key materials for the anode and cathode side, since these have a higher surface area, good biocompatibility, low cost, and good mechanical strength. Graphene or graphene oxide-based nanocomposite can be an ideal substitute for electrode modifications and an alternative for an expensive anode and cathode catalyst in MFC. Graphene oxide synthesis from waste material such as waste biomass, agricultural, plastic waste, etc. is added advantages of minimizing the cost of the electrodes. But, the synthesis of graphene is quite expensive and has limitations in economic feasibility for bioelectricity production in MFC. Hence, the present review deals with the anode and cathode electrode modification with graphene-based nanocomposites, synthesis of graphene/graphene oxide from various raw materials, and its application in MFC. The current challenges and future outlook on graphene-based composites on MFC performance are also discussed.
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- Aiswaria P
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-15, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-15, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-15, India
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- Center for Transdisciplinary Research (CFTR), Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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Moradian JM, Mi JL, Dai X, Sun GF, Du J, Ye XM, Yong YC. Yeast-induced formation of graphene hydrogels anode for efficient xylose-fueled microbial fuel cells. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132963. [PMID: 34800508 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are of great interest due to their capability to directly convert organic compounds to electric energy. In particular, MFCs technology showed great potential to directly harness the energy from xylose in the form of bioelectricity and biohydrogen simultaneously. Herein, we report a yeast strain of Cystobasidium slooffiae JSUX1 enabled the reduction and assembly of graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets into three-dimensional reduced GO (3D rGO) hydrogels on the surface of carbon felt (CF) anode. The autonomously self-modified 3D rGO hydrogel anode entitled the yeast-based MFCs with two times enhancement on bioelectricity and biohydrogen production from xylose. Further analysis demonstrated that the 3D rGO hydrogel attracted more yeast cells and reduced the interfacial charge transfer resistance, which was the underlying mechanism for the improvement of MFCs performance. This work offers a new strategy to reinforce the performance of yeast-based MFCs and provides a new opportunity to efficiently harvest energy from xylose.
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- Jamile Mohammadi Moradian
- Biofuels Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, China; Institute for Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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Avci O, Büyüksünetçi YT, Güley Z, Anik Ü. L. Lactis
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of Cheese Origin Based Microbial Fuel Cell. ChemistrySelect 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202102229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Okan Avci
- Mugla Sitki Kocman University Faculty of Science Chemistry Department 48000- Kotekli, Mugla Turkey
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- Mugla Sitki Kocman University Faculty of Science Chemistry Department 48000- Kotekli, Mugla Turkey
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- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Rafet Kayıs Engineering Faculty Department of Food Engineering 07425- Alanya, Antalya Turkey
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- Mugla Sitki Kocman University Faculty of Science Chemistry Department 48000- Kotekli, Mugla Turkey
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Yao J, Huang Y, Hou Y, Yang B, Lei L, Tang X, Scheckel KG, Li Z, Wu D, Dionysiou DD. Graphene-modified graphite paper cathode for the efficient bioelectrochemical removal of chromium. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND : 1996) 2021; 405:10.1016/j.cej.2020.126545. [PMID: 33424420 PMCID: PMC7787988 DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.126545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Metal-free electrocatalysts have been widely used as cathodes for the reduction of hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] in microbial fuel cells (MFCs). The electrocatalytic activity of such system needs to be increased due to the low anodic potential provided by bacteria. In this study, graphite paper (GP) was treated by liquid nitrogen to form three-dimensional graphite foam (3DGF), improving the Cr(VI) reduction by 17% and the total Cr removal by 81% at 30 h in MFCs. X-ray absorption spectroscopy confirmed the Cr(VI) reduction product as Cr(OH)3. Through the spectroscopy characterizations, electrochemical measurements, and density functional theory calculations, the porous structures, edges, and O-doped defects on the 3DGF surface resulted in a higher electroconducting rate and a lower mass transfer rate, which provide more active sites for the Cr(VI) reduction. Additionally, the scrolled graphene-like carbon nanosheets and porous structures on the 3DGF surface might limit the OH- diffusion and result in a high local pH, which accelerated the Cr(OH)3 formation. The results of this study are expected to provide a simple method to manipulate the carbon materials and insights into mechanisms of Cr(VI) reduction in MFCs by the 3DGF with in situ exfoliated edges and O-functionalized graphene.
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- Jiani Yao
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research & Development, Center for Environmental Solutions & Emergency Response, Cincinnati, OH 45268, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- Environmental Engineering and Science program, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, United States
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Tailored glycosylated anode surfaces: Addressing the exoelectrogen bacterial community via functional layers for microbial fuel cell applications. Bioelectrochemistry 2020; 136:107621. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2020.107621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Development and modification of materials to build cost-effective anodes for microbial fuel cells (MFCs): An overview. Biochem Eng J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2020.107779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Yaqoob AA, Mohamad Ibrahim MN, Rafatullah M, Chua YS, Ahmad A, Umar K. Recent Advances in Anodes for Microbial Fuel Cells: An Overview. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E2078. [PMID: 32369902 PMCID: PMC7254385 DOI: 10.3390/ma13092078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2020] [Revised: 04/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The recycling and treatment of wastewater using microbial fuel cells (MFCs) has been attracting significant attention as a way to control energy crises and water pollution simultaneously. Despite all efforts, MFCs are unable to produce high energy or efficiently treat pollutants due to several issues, one being the anode's material. The anode is one of the most important parts of an MFC. Recently, different types of anode materials have been developed to improve the removal rate of pollutants and the efficiency of energy production. In MFCs, carbon-based materials have been employed as the most commonly preferred anode material. An extensive range of potentials are presently available for use in the fabrication of anode materials and can considerably minimize the current challenges, such as the need for high quality materials and their costs. The fabrication of an anode using biomass waste is an ideal approach to address the present issues and increase the working efficiency of MFCs. Furthermore, the current challenges and future perspectives of anode materials are briefly discussed.
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- Asim Ali Yaqoob
- School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia; (A.A.Y.); (Y.S.C.); (K.U.)
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- School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia;
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia; (A.A.Y.); (Y.S.C.); (K.U.)
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- School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia;
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia; (A.A.Y.); (Y.S.C.); (K.U.)
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Liang Y, Zhai H, Liu B, Ji M, Li J. Carbon nanomaterial-modified graphite felt as an anode enhanced the power production and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon removal in sediment microbial fuel cells. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 713:136483. [PMID: 31954253 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.136483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 12/31/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Sediment microbial fuel cells (SMFCs) can be used to generate electricity and remove organic contaminants. For electricity generation and contaminant removal, the anode material is one of important factors influencing the performance of SMFCs. In this study, graphene (GR), graphene oxide (GO) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were applied to modify the graphite felt (GF) anode in SMFCs during 110 d operation. An economical and easy modification method with the carbon nanomaterials was applied. The carbon nanomaterials increased the electrochemically active surface areas and biomass content of the anodes and correspondingly effectively enhanced the generation of electricity and the removal rates of loss on ignition (LOI) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (phenanthrene and pyrene). During the steady period from 50 d to 110 d, the GO-SMFCs favored the enrichment of EAB and thus output the highest voltages of 30.60-48.61 mV. The GR-SMFCs and GO-SMFCs generated high electric power of approximate 0.98 ± 0.14 kJ and 0.87 ± 0.04 kJ, followed by CNT-SMFCs (0.57 ± 0.06 kJ) and GF-SMFCs (0.49 ± 0.07 kJ) during the 110 d operation. The PAH degradation was not directly related to the electric current in the SMFCs. Near the anodes, the order of the phenanthrene removal rates was CNT-SMFCs (78.1%) > GR-SMFCs (73.0%) ≈ GO-SMFCs (71.2%) > GF-SMFCs (45.6%), and the order of the pyrene removal rates was GO-SMFCs (69.6%) ≈ GR-SMFCs (68.2%) ≈ CNT-SMFCs (66.7%) > GF-SMFCs (42.3%). The three carbon nanomaterials increased the microbial community diversity and slightly changed the microbial community distribution of biofilms on the anodes. Correlation analysis indicated that the degradation of phenanthrene was positively correlated with the abundances of Pseudomonas, Thauera, Diaphorobacter, Tumebacillus and Lysobacter. Pyrene degradation was strongly correlated with LOI degradation.
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- Yinxiu Liang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- School of Environment and Municipal Engineering, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Light Industry Science and Technology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300222, China
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Zhu W, Yao M, Gao H, Wen H, Zhao X, Zhang J, Bai H. Enhanced extracellular electron transfer between Shewanella putrefaciens and carbon felt electrode modified by bio-reduced graphene oxide. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 691:1089-1097. [PMID: 31466191 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.07.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Revised: 07/07/2019] [Accepted: 07/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Extracellular electron transfer (EET) is a governing factor for the electrochemical performance of a bioelectrochemical system (BES) such as the microbial fuel cell (MFC). Herein, an in situ method to fabricate a bio-reduced graphene oxide (GO) (br-GO) modified carbon felt electrode to increase EET was developed. GO (0.5mgmL-1) was spiked into the anode chamber in a three-electrode BES and was transformed to br-GO with a self-assembled three-dimensional (3D) structure. The response of the br-GO modified electrode potential to the attached population of Shewanella putrefaciens increased from 0.071V to 0.517V (vs Ag/AgCl). Meanwhile, br-GO modification resulted a significant enhancement in the total amount of extracellular electrons transferred between the modified electrode and microbe. The process of br-GO modification lowered the charge transfer resistance of the electrode and enhanced the EET. The modified electrode was further employed as an anode in the MFC, and consequently, the power density of the MFC was significantly enhanced. The current study not only gives a simple and effective way for improving the EET with br-GO fabrication, but also provides a strategy to enhance the power density of the MFC.
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- Weihuang Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China; Shanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China; Shanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China; Shanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China; Shanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China; Shanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- College of literature, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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Nagendranatha Reddy C, Nguyen HTH, Noori MT, Min B. Potential applications of algae in the cathode of microbial fuel cells for enhanced electricity generation with simultaneous nutrient removal and algae biorefinery: Current status and future perspectives. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2019; 292:122010. [PMID: 31473037 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2019] [Revised: 08/10/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Production of biofuels and other value-added products from wastewater along with quality treatment is an uttermost necessity to achieve environmental sustainability and promote bio-circular economy. Algae-Microbial fuel cell (A-MFC) with algae in cathode chamber offers several advantages e.g. photosynthetic oxygenation for electricity recovery, CO2-fixation, wastewater treatment, etc. However, performance of A-MFC depends on several operational parameters and also on electrode materials types; therefore, enormous collective efforts have been made by researchers for finding optimal conditions in order to enhance A-MFC performance. The present review is a comprehensive snapshot of the recent advances in A-MFCs, dealing two major parts: 1) the power generation, which exclusively outlines the effect of different parameters and development of cutting edge cathode materials and 2) wastewater treatment at cathode of A-MFC. This review provides fundamental knowledge, critical constraints, current status and some insights for making A-MFC technology a reality at commercial scale operation.
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- C Nagendranatha Reddy
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero Giheung-gu, Yongin-si Gyeonggi-do 17104, Republic of Korea; Department of Biotechnology, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Gandipet-500075, Hyderabad, Telangana State, India; Bhuma Shobha Nagireddy Memorial College of Engineering & Technology (BSNRMCET) Kandukuri Metta, Allagadda 518543, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero Giheung-gu, Yongin-si Gyeonggi-do 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero Giheung-gu, Yongin-si Gyeonggi-do 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero Giheung-gu, Yongin-si Gyeonggi-do 17104, Republic of Korea.
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Noori MT, Ghangrekar MM, Mukherjee CK, Min B. Biofouling effects on the performance of microbial fuel cells and recent advances in biotechnological and chemical strategies for mitigation. Biotechnol Adv 2019; 37:107420. [PMID: 31344446 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2019.107420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2019] [Revised: 07/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The occurrence of biofouling in MFC can cause severe problems such as hindering proton transfer and increasing the ohmic and charge transfer resistance of cathodes, which results in a rapid decline in performance of MFC. This is one of the main reasons why scaling-up of MFCs has not yet been successfully accomplished. The present review article is a wide-ranging attempt to provide insights to the biofouling mechanisms on surfaces of MFC, mainly on proton exchange membranes and cathodes, and their effects on performance of MFC based on theoretical and practical evidence. Various biofouling mitigation techniques for membranes are discussed, including preparation of antifouling composite membranes, modification of the physical and chemical properties of existing membranes, and coating with antifouling agents. For cathodes of MFC, use of Ag nanoparticles, Ag-based composite nanoparticles, and antifouling chemicals is outlined in considerable detail. Finally, prospective techniques for mitigation of biofouling are discussed, which have not been given much previous attention in the field of MFC research. This article will help to enhance understanding of the severity of biofouling issues in MFCs and provides up-to-date solutions. It will be beneficial for scientific communities for further strengthening MFC research and will also help in progressing this cutting-edge technology to scale-up, using the most efficient methods as described here.
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- Md T Noori
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-Si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, 721302, India
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, 721302, India
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-Si, Republic of Korea.
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González-García E, Marina ML, García MC. Nanomaterials in Protein Sample Preparation. SEPARATION & PURIFICATION REVIEWS 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/15422119.2019.1581216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Estefanía González-García
- Departamento de Química Analítica, Química Física e Ingeniería Química, Instituto de Investigación Química “Andrés M. del Río” (IQAR), Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Química Física e Ingeniería Química, Instituto de Investigación Química “Andrés M. del Río” (IQAR), Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Química Física e Ingeniería Química, Instituto de Investigación Química “Andrés M. del Río” (IQAR), Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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Mukherjee P, Saravanan P. Perspective View on Materialistic, Mechanistic and Operating Challenges of Microbial Fuel Cell on Commercialisation and Their Way Ahead. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201802694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Priya Mukherjee
- Environmental Nanotechnology LaboratoryDepartment of Environmental Science and EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology [ISM], Dhanbad Dhanbad- 826004 Jharkhand India
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- Environmental Nanotechnology LaboratoryDepartment of Environmental Science and EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology [ISM], Dhanbad Dhanbad- 826004 Jharkhand India
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Cost-Effective Surface Modification of Carbon Cloth Electrodes for Microbial Fuel Cells by Candle Soot Coating. COATINGS 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings8120468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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This study explored an economically-feasible and environmentally friendly attempt to provide more electrochemically promising carbon cloth anodes for microbial fuel cells (MFCs) by modifying them with candle soot coating. The sponge-like structure of the deposited candle soot apparently increased the surface areas of the carbon cloths for bacterial adhesion. The superhydrophilicity of the deposited candle soot was more beneficial to bacterial propagation. The maximum power densities of MFCs configured with 20-s (13.6 ± 0.9 mW·m−2), 60-s (19.8 ± 0.2 mW·m−2), and 120-s (17.6 ± 0.8 mW·m−2) candle-soot-modified carbon cloth electrodes were apparently higher than that of an MFC configured with an unmodified electrode (10.2 ± 0.2 mW·m−2). The MFCs configured with the 20- and 120-s candle-soot-modified carbon cloth electrodes exhibited lower power densities than that of the MFC with the 60-s candle-soot-modified carbon cloth electrode. This suggested that the insufficient residence time of candle soot led to an incomplete formation of the hydrophilic surface, whereas protracted candle sooting would lead to a thick deposited soot film with a smaller conductivity. The application of candle soot for anode modification provided a simple, rapid, cost-effective, and environment-friendly approach to enhancing the electron-transfer capabilities of carbon cloth electrodes. However, a postponement in the MFC construction may lead to a deteriorated hydrophilicity of the candle-soot-modified carbon cloth.
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Nanomaterials for facilitating microbial extracellular electron transfer: Recent progress and challenges. Bioelectrochemistry 2018; 123:190-200. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Revised: 05/03/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Composition, Structure and Morphology Evolution of Octadecylamine (ODA)⁻Reduced Graphene Oxide and Its Dispersion Stability under Different Reaction Conditions. MATERIALS 2018; 11:ma11091710. [PMID: 30217030 PMCID: PMC6163944 DOI: 10.3390/ma11091710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Revised: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Octadecylamine (ODA) can solve the aggregation problem of graphene sheets in the chemical exfoliation method. However, no attempts have been made to investigate the evolution of ODA–reduced graphene oxide (ORGO) with reaction conditions and the modification mechanism, which is the core problem to realize the controllable production and practical application of graphene. In this study, we treated graphene oxide (GO) with ODA under different reaction conditions to prepare ORGO. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and UV–vis spectrophotometry were employed to analyze the composition, structure, morphology and characteristics of the as–prepared graphene sheets. The results showed that the reduction reaction could occur under mild conditions, but the edge grafting reaction could only be activated by a higher temperature. Moreover, the ORGO created at 80 °C for 5 h and 120 °C for 0.5 h exhibited the optimized properties, both excellent dispersing stability and high heat resisting property, since they had more edge grafting chains and a suitable reduction degree.
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Rikame SS, Mungray AA, Mungray AK. Modification of anode electrode in microbial fuel cell for electrochemical recovery of energy and copper metal. Electrochim Acta 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.04.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Mooste M, Kibena-Põldsepp E, Ossonon BD, Bélanger D, Tammeveski K. Oxygen reduction on graphene sheets functionalised by anthraquinone diazonium compound during electrochemical exfoliation of graphite. Electrochim Acta 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.02.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Yu F, Wang C, Ma J. Capacitance-enhanced 3D graphene anode for microbial fuel cell with long-time electricity generation stability. Electrochim Acta 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2017.11.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Call TP, Carey T, Bombelli P, Lea-Smith DJ, Hooper P, Howe CJ, Torrisi F. Platinum-free, graphene based anodes and air cathodes for single chamber microbial fuel cells. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY. A 2017; 5:23872-23886. [PMID: 29456857 PMCID: PMC5795293 DOI: 10.1039/c7ta06895f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/30/2017] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) exploit the ability of microorganisms to generate electrical power during metabolism of substrates. However, the low efficiency of extracellular electron transfer from cells to the anode and the use of expensive rare metals as catalysts, such as platinum, limit their application and scalability. In this study we investigate the use of pristine graphene based electrodes at both the anode and the cathode of a MFC for efficient electrical energy production from the metabolically versatile bacterium Rhodopseudomonas palustris CGA009. We achieve a volumetric peak power output (PV) of up to 3.51 ± 0.50 W m-3 using graphene based aerogel anodes with a surface area of 8.2 m2 g-1. We demonstrate that enhanced MFC output arises from the interplay of the improved surface area, enhanced conductivity, and catalytic surface groups of the graphene based electrode. In addition, we show a 500-fold increase in PV to 1.3 ± 0.23 W m-3 when using a graphene coated stainless steel (SS) air cathode, compared to an uncoated SS cathode, demonstrating the feasibility of a platinum-free, graphene catalysed MFCs. Finally, we show a direct application for microwatt-consuming electronics by connecting several of these coin sized devices in series to power a digital clock.
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- Toby P Call
- Department of Biochemistry , University of Cambridge , Hopkins Building, Downing Site, Tennis Court Road , Cambridge , CB2 1QW , UK . ; ; Tel: +44 (0)1223 333688
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- Cambridge Graphene Centre , Department of Engineering , University of Cambridge , 9 JJ Thomson Avenue , Cambridge , CB3 0FA , UK . ; ; Tel: +44 (0)1223 332803
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- Department of Biochemistry , University of Cambridge , Hopkins Building, Downing Site, Tennis Court Road , Cambridge , CB2 1QW , UK . ; ; Tel: +44 (0)1223 333688
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- Department of Biochemistry , University of Cambridge , Hopkins Building, Downing Site, Tennis Court Road , Cambridge , CB2 1QW , UK . ; ; Tel: +44 (0)1223 333688
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- Cambridge Graphene Centre , Department of Engineering , University of Cambridge , 9 JJ Thomson Avenue , Cambridge , CB3 0FA , UK . ; ; Tel: +44 (0)1223 332803
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology , University of Cambridge , Philippa Fawcett Drive , Cambridge , CB3 0AS , UK
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- Department of Biochemistry , University of Cambridge , Hopkins Building, Downing Site, Tennis Court Road , Cambridge , CB2 1QW , UK . ; ; Tel: +44 (0)1223 333688
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- Cambridge Graphene Centre , Department of Engineering , University of Cambridge , 9 JJ Thomson Avenue , Cambridge , CB3 0FA , UK . ; ; Tel: +44 (0)1223 332803
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Komorek R, Wei W, Yu X, Hill E, Yao J, Zhu Z, Yu XY. In Situ Characterization of Shewanella oneidensis MR1 Biofilms by SALVI and ToF-SIMS. J Vis Exp 2017. [PMID: 28872139 DOI: 10.3791/55944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Bacterial biofilms are surface-associated communities that are vastly studied to understand their self-produced extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and their roles in environmental microbiology. This study outlines a method to cultivate biofilm attachment to the System for Analysis at the Liquid Vacuum Interface (SALVI) and achieve in situ chemical mapping of a living biofilm by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS). This is done through the culturing of bacteria both outside and within the SALVI channel with our specialized setup, as well as through optical imaging techniques to detect the biofilm presence and thickness before ToF-SIMS analysis. Our results show the characteristic peaks of the Shewanella biofilm in its natural hydrated state, highlighting upon its localized water cluster environment, as well as EPS fragments, which are drastically different from the same biofilm's dehydrated state. These results demonstrate the breakthrough capability of SALVI that allows for in situ biofilm imaging with a vacuum-based chemical imaging instrument.
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- Rachel Komorek
- Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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- Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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- Wiley Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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- Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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- Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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- Wiley Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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- Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory;
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Chang SH, Huang BY, Wan TH, Chen JZ, Chen BY. Surface modification of carbon cloth anodes for microbial fuel cells using atmospheric-pressure plasma jet processed reduced graphene oxides. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra11914c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Surface modification of a carbon cloth anode by screen-printing rGO and APPJ is promising for manufacturing large-scale MFC stacks.
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- Shih-Hang Chang
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
- National I-Lan University
- Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
- National I-Lan University
- Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Mechanics
- National Taiwan University
- Taipei City 10617
- Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Mechanics
- National Taiwan University
- Taipei City 10617
- Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
- National I-Lan University
- Taiwan
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