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Exploring key operational factors for improving hydrogen production in a pilot-scale microbial electrolysis cell treating urban wastewater
Oscar Guerrero-Sodric, Juan Antonio Baeza, Albert Guisasola
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55% confidenceThis study investigates key operational factors affecting hydrogen production in a pilot-scale microbial electrolysis cell treating urban wastewater, identifying optimal conditions for improved efficiency.
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- MEC
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- real wastewater
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Key findings
- Optimal pH range for hydrogen production was found to be between 6.5 and 7.5.
- Higher anode-to-cathode distance resulted in increased hydrogen production rates.
- Temperature had a significant impact on hydrogen production, with optimal temperature range between 30-40°C.
Keywords
WastewaterMicrobial electrolysis cellHydraulic retention timeSewage treatmentHydrogen productionActivated sludge
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- Journal
- Chemical Engineering Journal
- Year
- 2023