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A study on microbial fuel cells (MFCs) with graphite electrodes found that a phenol-degrading anode biofilm achieved high coulombic efficiency, indicating a promising approach for wastewater treatment and bioelectricity generation.

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System
MFC

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Abstract

Key findings

  • The anode biofilm showed high coulombic efficiency (up to 90%) in degrading phenol and generating electricity.
  • The study demonstrated the potential of MFCs in treating wastewater with high levels of phenol and other organic pollutants.
  • The graphite electrodes were found to be suitable for MFC applications, providing a stable and efficient platform for biofilm growth and electricity generation.

Keywords

Microbial fuel cellAnodeBiofilmFaraday efficiencyGeobacterPhenol

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.jbiosc.2016.10.010
Journal
Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering
Year
2017