Microbial Electrolysis Cells for H2 Generation by Treating Acid Mine Drainage: Recent Advances and Emerging Trends
Wenwen Cui, Shunde Yin
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90% confidenceAdvanced MEC research focusing on bioelectrochemical. Microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) are receiving increasing scholarly recognition for their capacity to simultaneously remediate contaminated...
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Abstract
Microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) are receiving increasing scholarly recognition for their capacity to simultaneously remediate contaminated streams and generate renewable hydrogen. Within the realm of acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment, MECs demonstrate pronounced advantages by merging pollutant mitigation with hydrogen production, thereby attracting intensified research interest. Drawing on 1321 pertinent publications extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection (2004–2024), this bibliometric assessment systematically elucidates the current research landscape and prospective directions in MEC-based AMD remediation and H2 synthesis. Key thematic areas encompass (1) a detailed appraisal of distinctive publication dynamics within this specialized domain; (2) insights into the principal contributing nations, institutions, journals, and academic fields; and (3) a synthesized overview of technological milestones, emerging investigative foci, and prospective developmental pathways. By critically reviewing extant knowledge, this evaluation offers meaningful guidance to researchers newly engaging with MEC-driven AMD treatment while illuminating the technological trajectories poised to shape the future of this evolving field.
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