Development and modification of materials to build cost-effective anodes for microbial fuel cells (MFCs): An overview

By A. Yaqoob, M. Ibrahim, S. Rodríguez-Couto. 2020

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Abstract Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are innovative bioelectrochemical approaches for natural conversion of waste resources into energy based on the metabolic activities of inoculated bacteria which served as biocatalysts. From all the MFC components, the anode electrode plays a vital role in energy generation and pollutant removal. Thus, it is in direct contact with bacteria and is responsible for the rate of electron transfer from the electroactive bacteria to the anode’s surface. Currently, the material and cost of the anode electrode are emerging challenges in MFC research. This review summarizes some potential natural materials and modification strategies for the construction of anode electrodes to decrease the cost and enhance the performance of MFCs.

Subfields: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Environmental Engineering

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