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Utilizing different food cultures for wastewater treatment and enhanced power generation in microbial fuel cells

Chaudhary, T., Ahmed, S., Usman, M., Maka, A. O. M., Rasool, S., Ghaleeh, M. and Chen, B. (2025) Utilizing different food cultures for wastewater treatment and enhanced power generation in microbial fuel cells. Biomass and Bioenergy. 195(April ), pp. 1-11. 0961-9534.

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Abstract:
This study investigates the impact of reactor architecture and biocompatibility of anode material on wastewater treatment and power generation in single-chamber (SC) and dual-chamber (DC) microbial fuel cells (MFCs) by utilizing different bacterial food cultures. Comparison between graphite-coated Cu (composite) and 304L stainless steel (SS) anodes is presented under optimized pH (7.13) and temperature (34 °C). Food cultures, especially buttermilk with an acetic acid substrate, significantly enhanced power density (PD), achieving 2.17 W/m² using composite anode and 1.67 W/m² using SS in SCMFCs. Mixed food cultures raised performance by ~50% achieving 3.31 W/m² and 2.97 W/m² using composite and SS anodes respectively. High chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal rates (>68%) confirm effective wastewater treatment. These findings suggest that macroporous composite anodes can improve microbial compatibility and power output in MFCs, with optimal performance observed at neutral pH and ambient temperatures.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/clean_water_and_sanitation
Creators:
Chaudhary, T., Ahmed, S., Usman, M., Maka, A. O. M., Rasool, S., Ghaleeh, M. and Chen, B.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Engineering
Date:
17 February 2025
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 1-11
Journal or Publication Title:
Biomass and Bioenergy
Volume:
195
Number:
April
Number of Pages:
11
Language:
English
ISSN:
0961-9534
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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