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Ammonium ions are proposed as a sustainable proton shuttle in bioelectrochemical systems, improving wastewater treatment efficiency and reducing energy costs.

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Abstract

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  • Ammonium ions can effectively transport protons across the cell membrane, enhancing the efficiency of bioelectrochemical systems.
  • The use of ammonium ions as a proton shuttle reduces the energy required for wastewater treatment, making it a more sustainable option.
  • Bioelectrochemical systems incorporating ammonium ions exhibit improved performance in terms of wastewater treatment and electricity generation.

Keywords

AmmoniumEnvironmental chemistryProtonShuttle vector

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DOI
10.1016/j.biortech.2011.07.100
Journal
Bioresource Technology
Year
2011