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A novel microbial fuel cell (MFC) is developed using a polyvinylchloride/4A zeolite composite membrane to treat kitchen wastewater and generate power.

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System
MFC

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Abstract

Key findings

  • The MFC showed improved performance in treating kitchen wastewater with a removal efficiency of 95% for chemical oxygen demand (COD) and 90% for total suspended solids (TSS).
  • The incorporation of 4A zeolite in the composite membrane enhanced the proton exchange and improved the power generation of the MFC.
  • The MFC was able to generate a maximum power density of 1200 mW/m², which is higher than other MFCs reported in the literature.

Keywords

MembraneChemical engineeringMicrobial fuel cellZeoliteProton exchange membrane fuel cellConductivity

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.matchemphys.2018.12.023
Journal
Materials Chemistry and Physics
Year
2019