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A microbial fuel cell was used to degrade synthetic wastewater containing styrene, and the effect of adapting the microbial community was studied. The results showed that adaptation improved the biodegradation efficiency. The study highlights the potential of microbial fuel cells for treating wastewater.

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System
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Abstract

Key findings

  • Adaptation of the microbial community improved the biodegradation efficiency of styrene in the microbial fuel cell.
  • The microbial fuel cell was able to degrade 85% of the styrene in the synthetic wastewater after adaptation.
  • The study suggests that the microbial community in the microbial fuel cell underwent changes in response to the presence of styrene.

Keywords

BiodegradationStyreneActivated sludgeDegradation (telecommunications)BioremediationMicrobial biodegradation

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121382
Journal
Fuel
Year
2021