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Energy-Nutrient-Water-Nexus by Microbial Fuel Cell: A Potential Smart Water Solution for Wastewater Treatment Plants
Water Technology Accelerator (WaTA), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, USA
Water Technology Accelerator (WaTA), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, USA
Water Technology Accelerator (WaTA), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, USA
- 1 Water Technology Accelerator (WaTA), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, USA
- 2 Water Technology Accelerator (WaTA), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, USA
- 3 Water Technology Accelerator (WaTA), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, USA
Journal of Sustainable Bioenergy Systems·Volume 12 (2022)·Pages 12–19·Published 16 February 2022·DOI10.4236/jsbs.2022.121002
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Abstract
The Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) is a bioelectrical system that can co n vert chemi cal energy into electrical energy. The anode plays an important role in the improvement of power generation. Zeolite and carbon-based materials were coated in graphene felt anode in this study for proof of concept that the mod ified material could enhance power generation. Preliminary results showed that the maximum power density with the modified material was 2 - 2.5 times higher than the unmodified material using RAS as a substrate and 1.4 times higher using algae as a substrate in our single chamber model , whereas the dual-chamber model displayed a maximum power density of the modified material to be roughly 3 - 4 times higher than in the unmodified microbial fuel cell.
KeywordsMicrobial Fuel CellZeoliteCarbon-Based MaterialPower Generation
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