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Novel anti-flooding poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) catalyst binder for microbial fuel cell cathodes
Fang Zhang, Guang Chen, Michael A. Hickner, Bruce E. Logan
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70% confidenceA novel PDMS catalyst binder is developed for microbial fuel cell cathodes, improving power output and reducing flooding.
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Key findings
- The PDMS binder exhibits improved mechanical stability and electrical conductivity compared to traditional binders.
- The PDMS binder reduces flooding in microbial fuel cell cathodes, leading to increased power output and efficiency.
- The PDMS binder shows potential for use in various microbial fuel cell applications, including wastewater treatment and bioelectricity generation.
Keywords
NafionCathodeMicrobial fuel cellChemical engineeringCatalysisComposite material
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- Journal of Power Sources
- Year
- 2012