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Maximizing hydrogen production in a microbial electrolysis cell by real-time optimization of applied voltage
B. Tartakovsky, P. Mehta, G. Santoyo, S.R. Guiot
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80% confidenceA microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) study optimized hydrogen production by real-time voltage control, achieving improved efficiency and power output.
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- MEC
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- pure compound
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Abstract
Key findings
- Real-time optimization of applied voltage significantly increased hydrogen production in MECs.
- The optimal voltage range for maximum hydrogen production was found to be between 1.5 and 2.0 V.
- Bacterial communities in the MECs were stable and efficient in producing hydrogen over a period of several weeks.
Keywords
Microbial electrolysis cellVoltageHydrogen productionElectrolysisHydraulic retention timeProcess engineering
Identifiers
- Journal
- International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
- Year
- 2011