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Advanced MFC research focusing on nanomaterials, advanced-materials, electrode. Abstract Hydrophobic bacterial polyhydroxyalkanoates were rendered amphiphilic by grafting with poly(ethylene glycol) ...

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Abstract

Abstract Hydrophobic bacterial polyhydroxyalkanoates were rendered amphiphilic by grafting with poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate, followed by compositing with carbon nanotubes. The polymer graft composite as an anode material encouraged superior biofilm surface growth; thus enhancing electrochemical activities in microbial fuel cells and resulting in higher current and power densities. The internal resistance of the cell was greatly reduced due to improved electron transfer from the biofilm to the anode.

Keywords

AnodeMicrobial fuel cellPolyhydroxyalkanoatesCarbon nanotubeAmphiphileChemical engineering

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DOI
10.1002/ceat.201800023
Journal
Chemical Engineering & Technology
Year
2019