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A bacterial fuel cell was developed to generate electricity from starch, demonstrating the potential of complex carbohydrates as a feedstock for microbial electricity generation.

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Abstract

Key findings

  • The bacterial fuel cell was able to produce a maximum power density of 1.2 mW/m²
  • The use of starch as a feedstock resulted in a 2.5-fold increase in power density compared to glucose
  • The bacterial fuel cell was able to sustain electricity generation for 10 days

Keywords

Microbial fuel cellClostridium beijerinckiiStarchClostridium butyricumBiomass (ecology)Clostridium

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.elecom.2004.07.010
Journal
Electrochemistry Communications
Year
2004