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This paper investigates the driving force behind the electrochemical performance of microbial fuel cells (MFCs) fed with different substrates, revealing the effects of substrate type on MFC performance.

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System
MFC
Substrate
pure compound

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Abstract

Key findings

  • Different substrates significantly impact the electrochemical performance of MFCs, with some substrates enhancing power generation and others hindering it.
  • The type of substrate used affects the microbial community composition and activity in MFCs, influencing their overall performance.
  • The study identifies acetate as a superior substrate for MFCs compared to glucose and starch, due to its higher power generation and stability.

Keywords

Microbial fuel cellElectrochemistryFuel cellsNanotechnologyBiochemical engineering

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.05.100
Journal
Chemosphere
Year
2018