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This study investigates the effects of tubificid worms on the electrochemical performance and microbial community of sediment microbial fuel cells, revealing significant impacts on both.

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Abstract

Key findings

  • Bioturbation from tubificid worms reduces the electrochemical performance of sediment microbial fuel cells by 20-30%.
  • The presence of tubificid worms alters the microbial community composition of sediment microbial fuel cells, favoring the growth of certain microorganisms.
  • The worms' bioturbation activities also lead to a 15-20% decrease in the power density of the sediment microbial fuel cells.

Keywords

BioturbationMicrobial fuel cellSedimentElectrochemistryMicrobial population biologyEnvironmental chemistry

Identifiers

DOI
10.15666/aeer/1704_92479261
Journal
Applied Ecology and Environmental Research
Year
2018