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This paper investigates the development of a microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) bioanode using an electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM), providing insights into the electrode's performance and microbial activity.

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System
MEC

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Abstract

Key findings

  • The EQCM technique effectively monitored the mass changes and electrochemical activity of the bioanode during MEC operation.
  • The bioanode's performance was significantly improved by optimizing the electrode's surface area and microbial inoculum.
  • The EQCM measurements revealed a correlation between the bioanode's electrochemical activity and the microbial community's composition.

Keywords

Quartz crystal microbalanceBiofilmElectrolysisElectrochemistryElectrodeAnode

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.bioelechem.2010.04.005
Journal
Bioelectrochemistry
Year
2010