Microalgae‐microbial fuel cell (<scp>mMFC</scp>): an integrated process for electricity generation, wastewater treatment,<scp>CO<sub>2</sub></scp>sequestration and biomass production

Kusmayadi, Adi; Leong, Yoong Kit; Yen, Hong Wei; Huang, Chi Yu; Dong, Cheng-Di; Chang, Jo‐Shu

doi:10.1002/er.5531

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“…The increase in population and the rapid progression of technologies have resulted in a significant increase in worldwide energy consumption. Fossil fuel, which is the main source of energy, is not only limited in resources but has also severe environmental impacts 1,2 . Renewable energy sources are considered to be the best choice in order to overcome these problems 3,4 .…”

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“…Fossil fuel, which is the main source of energy, is not only limited in resources but has also severe environmental impacts. 1,2 Renewable energy sources are considered to be the best choice in order to overcome these problems. 3,4 Green hydrogen, for example, which is the hydrogen produced using different renewable energy sources, is considered as being the cleanest fuel that can be utilized in various different sectors, with no environmental impacts.…”

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Co‐decorated reduced graphene/titanium nitride composite as an active oxygen reduction reaction catalyst with superior stability

Al‐Dhaifallah¹,

Abdelkareem

Rezk

et al. 2020

Int J Energy Res

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Summary Preparing a cost‐effective, active, stable, non‐precious catalyst, especially at the cathode, is one of the basic requirements for the commercialization of fuel cells (FCs). In this study, cobalt nanoparticles composite with titanium nitride (TiN) were prepared on the surface of reduced graphene oxide, using a facile hydrothermal method, followed by heat treatment under an inert atmosphere. The surface morphology, surface composition, and crystalline structure are investigated with the use of field emission‐scanning electron microscopy, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and X‐ray diffraction, respectively. The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity is examined in sulfuric acid (0.5 M H2SO4), under nitrogen and oxygen bubbling. Results showed that there is an optimum ratio of the Co and the TiN that maximizes the ORR activity. A high onset potential of 0.926 V vs Ag/AgCl is obtained in the case of CoTiN (30)/Gr. This is much higher than that of commercial Pt/C catalyst (0.576 V vs Ag/AgCl). The prepared catalyst has no activity towards methanol oxidation, unlike the Pt/C catalyst. Thus, it considered a promising cathode catalyst for direct alcoholic FCs. Furthermore, the composite catalyst has a high stability, with no activity degradation occurring even after 1000 cycles. This is extremely effective compared to the 20% loss of Pt/C activity under the same operating conditions. The high performance of the prepared catalyst is related to the synergetic effect between the TiN and the Cobalt.

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Co‐decorated reduced graphene/titanium nitride composite as an active oxygen reduction reaction catalyst with superior stability

Al‐Dhaifallah¹,

Abdelkareem

Rezk

et al. 2020

Int J Energy Res

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“…A device called Microalgae-microbial fuel cell (m-MFC) integrated process has been developed to overcome the problem of fossil-fuel depletion and environmental pollution by generating electrical energy from wastewater and sunlight, wastewater treatment, CO 2 sequestration and biomass production in single, self-sustainable technology [ 296 , 297 ]. Table 9 showed microalgae used in the remediation of the pollutants present in the wastewater.…”

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Isolation of Industrial Important Bioactive Compounds from Microalgae

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Microalgae are known as a rich source of bioactive compounds which exhibit different biological activities. Increased demand for sustainable biomass for production of important bioactive components with various potential especially therapeutic applications has resulted in noticeable interest in algae. Utilisation of microalgae in multiple scopes has been growing in various industries ranging from harnessing renewable energy to exploitation of high-value products. The focuses of this review are on production and the use of value-added components obtained from microalgae with current and potential application in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, energy and agri-food industries, as well as for bioremediation. Moreover, this work discusses the advantage, potential new beneficial strains, applications, limitations, research gaps and future prospect of microalgae in industry.

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“…This membrane allows protons to flow between the two chambers. [53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60] Bacteria that live in the anode F I G U R E 1 Schematic of microbial fuel cell. Reproduced with permission from Reference [4], Copyright 2020 Elsevier compartment decompose organic substances, including wastewater components, through oxidation reactions and release electrons during anaerobic conditions.…”

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A comprehensive review on membranes in microbial desalination cells; processes, utilization, and challenges

Ghasemi

Sedighi

Usefi

2022

Intl J of Energy Research

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Increasing populations and urbanization put a lot of pressure on freshwater supplies and use. The increased demand for drinking water can be met by using seawater as a source of freshwater. Desalination and wastewater treatment have been energy-and time-consuming processes in recent years. Microbial desalination cells (MDCs) have gained considerable attention as an emerging technology because of their ability to treat wastewater, desalinate seawater, and produce electricity and value-added products. The efficiency and performance of this technology are affected by numerous factors. In this study, the effect of membranes on the efficiency and performance of this technology is examined. Anionic and cationic, carbon nanotube (CNT), bipolar and osmotic membranes were investigated. Anionic and cationic membranes, as well as their modifications, significantly influence microbial desalination cells.CNT-based membranes have shown significant improvements in water permeability, desalination capacity, strength, anti-fouling, and energy efficiency compared to other membranes. Bipolar membranes prevent the pH of the anode chamber from decreasing, which is essential for MDC operation. The use of FO membranes in microbial desalination cells still faces challenges; for instance, fouling is more likely in FO membranes than ion-exchange membranes, resulting in higher internal resistance and decreased water flux. MDC technology will require research into membrane fouling, electron transfer kinetics, material feasibility, microbial growth, and catalyst durability to be scaled and sustainable. As part of the feasibility study, the performance and stability of the reactor must also be examined.

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Microalgae‐microbial fuel cell (mMFC): an integrated process for electricity generation, wastewater treatment,CO₂sequestration and biomass production

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Co‐decorated reduced graphene/titanium nitride composite as an active oxygen reduction reaction catalyst with superior stability

Co‐decorated reduced graphene/titanium nitride composite as an active oxygen reduction reaction catalyst with superior stability

Isolation of Industrial Important Bioactive Compounds from Microalgae

A comprehensive review on membranes in microbial desalination cells; processes, utilization, and challenges

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Co‐decorated reduced graphene/titanium nitride composite as an active oxygen reduction reaction catalyst with superior stability

Co‐decorated reduced graphene/titanium nitride composite as an active oxygen reduction reaction catalyst with superior stability

Isolation of Industrial Important Bioactive Compounds from Microalgae

A comprehensive review on membranes in microbial desalination cells; processes, utilization, and challenges

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