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The introduction of a step-feed strategy in unbuffered air-cathode microbial fuel cells (MFCs) has been shown to enhance proton transfer, leading to improved power generation and Coulombic efficiency. This approach addresses the limitations of unbuffered MFCs by facilitating more efficient proton transfer. As a result, the overall performance of the MFCs is significantly enhanced.

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System
MFC
Substrate
pure compound

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Abstract

Step-feed was introduced to enhance proton transfer in unbuffered MFCs and improved power generation and Coulombic efficiency.

Key findings

  • Improved power generation
  • Enhanced Coulombic efficiency
  • Efficient proton transfer in unbuffered MFCs

Keywords

Microbial fuel cellCathodeChemical engineeringProcess engineering

Identifiers

DOI
10.1039/c7ra03769d
Journal
RSC Advances
Year
2016