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A polyaniline-coated molybdenum oxide composite was developed as a catalyst to enhance the electrochemical performance of microbial fuel cells, showing improved power density and efficiency.

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Abstract

Key findings

  • The composite catalyst exhibited a high surface area and excellent electrical conductivity, facilitating the transfer of electrons and enhancing the electrochemical performance.
  • The microbial fuel cell with the composite catalyst showed a significant increase in power density and efficiency compared to the control group.
  • The composite catalyst also demonstrated good stability and durability, maintaining its performance over multiple cycles.

Keywords

Microbial fuel cellAnodePolyanilineElectrocatalystChemical engineeringCyclic voltammetry

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.04.201
Journal
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Year
2019