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A new electrogenic bacteria Lysinibacillus sphaericus VA5 is used in a mediatorless microbial fuel cell to generate power from proteinaceous materials.

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System
MFC

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Abstract

Key findings

  • The bacteria Lysinibacillus sphaericus VA5 exhibits high electrogenic activity and can efficiently generate power in a mediatorless MFC.
  • The use of proteinaceous materials as fuel in the MFC results in a significant increase in power generation compared to traditional fuels.
  • The MFC with Lysinibacillus sphaericus VA5 shows a high power density and a long-term stability, making it a promising technology for power generation.

Keywords

Microbial fuel cellBacteriaMicrobiology

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.enzmictec.2013.07.006
Journal
Enzyme and Microbial Technology
Year
2013