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This paper investigates the effect of external resistors on the performance of Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs), demonstrating that optimal power and current output can be achieved by adjusting the external resistance.

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Abstract

Key findings

  • The optimal external resistance for maximum power output was found to be around 1000 ohms.
  • Increasing the external resistance beyond the optimal value resulted in a decrease in power output.
  • The power density of the MFC was found to be significantly higher when using an external resistance of 1000 ohms compared to other values.

Keywords

Microbial fuel cellResistorCurrent (fluid)Power (physics)Power densityElectrical engineering

Identifiers

DOI
10.4172/2157-7544.1000182
Journal
Journal of Thermodynamics & Catalysis
Year
2017