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Development of MFC using sulphonated polyether ether ketone (SPEEK) membrane for electricity generation from waste water
Sivasankaran Ayyaru, Sangeetha Dharmalingam
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70% confidenceA membrane fuel cell (MFC) was developed using a sulphonated polyether ether ketone (SPEEK) membrane to generate electricity from wastewater, demonstrating a potential application for wastewater treatment and energy harvesting.
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- The SPEEK membrane showed high proton conductivity and stability in wastewater, enabling efficient electricity generation.
- The MFC achieved a maximum power density of 250 mW/m², indicating its potential for practical application.
- The study demonstrated the feasibility of using MFCs for wastewater treatment and energy recovery, providing a sustainable solution for wastewater management.
Keywords
MembraneKetoneProton exchange membrane fuel cellNafionEtherMicrobial fuel cell
Identifiers
- Journal
- Bioresource Technology
- Year
- 2011