Performance of a scaled-up Microbial Fuel Cell with iron reduction as the cathode reaction
Annemiek Ter Heijne, Fei Liu, Lucas S. van Rijnsoever, Michel Saakes +2
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70% confidenceA scaled-up Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) with iron reduction as the cathode reaction showed improved performance compared to previous studies, with a maximum power density of 1.2 W/m² and a columbic efficiency of 20%. The MFC was able to sustain a stable power output for 100 days, demonstrating its potential for long-term operation. The iron reduction reaction was found to be a viable alternative to oxygen reduction.
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- MFC
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Key findings
- The MFC showed a maximum power density of 1.2 W/m², which is higher than previous studies.
- The columbic efficiency of the MFC was 20%, indicating a significant improvement in energy conversion.
- The MFC was able to sustain a stable power output for 100 days, demonstrating its potential for long-term operation.
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- Journal
- Journal of Power Sources
- Year
- 2011