Bioenergy recovery from industrial wastewater through sustainable bioelectrochemical systems
Vishnuprasad Selvaraj, Prasanna Kumar S. Mural, Abdul Rehman, Karthick Senthilkumar
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The rapid growth of industrialization has heightened the demand for energy, leading to increased pressure on finite petroleum resources. Consequently, research efforts have intensified to explore renewable and sustainable energy sources. Microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology has emerged as a promising bioelectrochemical platform, capable of generating bioelectricity while utilizing microorganisms to degrade organic contaminants found in wastewater. However, the successful scaling-up of MFCs remains a significant technical challenge, hindering their practical application. This chapter delves into the power generation potential of MFCs using various industrial wastewater substrates. It underscores the influence of crucial factors on cell performance, including substrate type, quantity, pH levels, and temperature regulation within the chambers. Despite its numerous advantages, this technology also presents certain challenges and potential outcomes, particularly concerning energy recovery from the effluents processed within MFCs.
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- Resource Recovery from Industrial Wastewater through Microbial Electrochemical Technologies
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- 2024