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This study investigates the electrochemical performance and microbial community of air cathode microbial fuel cells (MFCs) fueled with pyroligneous liquor, a byproduct of wood distillation, and finds improved performance and a diverse microbial community.

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System
MFC

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Abstract

Key findings

  • The MFCs showed improved power density and coulombic efficiency compared to traditional MFCs.
  • The microbial community analysis revealed a diverse and dynamic community with a predominance of Proteobacteria and Firmicutes phyla.
  • The pyroligneous liquor fuel supported a higher power density and longer lifespan of the MFCs compared to glucose fuel.

Keywords

Microbial fuel cellGeobacterChemical oxygen demandCyclic voltammetryElectrochemistryMicrobial population biology

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.bioelechem.2018.11.006
Journal
Bioelectrochemistry
Year
2019