USE OF MICROBIAL FUEL CELL IN GENERATING ELECTRICITY FROM WASTE MATERIAL

Abstract

The demand for power is quite significant on a global scale. Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Technology may be used to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and to provide alternative sustainable energy sources. MFC Technology uses microorganisms to produce power using the organic matter found in the environment. MFC is a biofuel cell, that generates electricity by converting organic material into electricity. Due to its ability to use wastewater as a substrate and to not require a metal catalyst, it can be taken into consideration as a more sustainable alternative for traditional fuel cells. Waste material are first transformed to chemical energy and then, after being treated to the desired level to electrical energy. An anode, cathode and a separation membrane are the basic components of MFC. MFC technology has the potential to become a more environment friendly fuel cell alternative. Despite being viewed as a promising technology, MFC is not yet commercially viable for usage on a large scale due to its poor current generation per unit cost and high internal resistance. More study should be conducted on the creation of more efficient electrode materials and the development of resilient microorganisms as biocatalysts in order to boost the viability of MFC technology.

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DOI

10.58532/v3bkbt21p1ch15

Journal

Futuristic Trends in Biotechnology Volume 3 Book 21

Year

2024