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This study explores the integration of microbial fuel cells (MFCs) with microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) to enhance liquid-phase mass transfer, leveraging the symbiotic relationship between bacteria and substrate to produce hydrogen. The multiphysics simulation analysis aims to optimize the performance of this coupled system. By doing so, it investigates the potential for improved efficiency in hydrogen production.

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System
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Abstract

Key findings

  • Enhanced mass transfer rates due to the integrated MFC-MEC system
  • Increased hydrogen production yields as a result of optimized bacterial-substrate interactions
  • Improved system efficiency through reduced energy losses and enhanced electrochemical reactions

Keywords

MultiphysicsMicrobial fuel cellElectrolysisCoupling (piping)Microbial electrolysis cellFuel cells

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.jpowsour.2025.237541
Journal
Journal of Power Sources
Year
2025