Power generation using an activated carbon fiber felt cathode in an upflow microbial fuel cell

Evaluation of electricity production from alkaline pretreated sludge using two-chamber microbial fuel cell

“…The pH of the sludge in the two chambers was adjusted to 7.0 ± 0.1 with 6 M NaOH or 6 M HCl. The dissolved oxygen content in the cathode chamber was maintained at approximately 5.0 mg/L by aeration to ensure the presence of sufficient dissolved oxygen in the mixed liquid [27]. The mixed sludge in the anode chamber was agitated by magnetic stirring.…”

The Development of Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) By Haplusterts Soil (Samo - Thod Series)

“…The advantages of MFCs application in wastewater treatment system was higher COD removal (40-80%) compared to 20-50% COD removal by anaerobic treatment at the same retention time [9]. However, a limitation of MFC development was that the use of expensive materials such as the metal platinum or gold catalyst, proton exchange membranes (PEMs), mediators, and graphite electrodes [10]. In this paper, we designed low operation cost single chamber MFCs by homemade equipment and investigated the effect of synthesis municipal wastewater concentration and periods of wastewater flooding time, concern with wastewater treatment and generated direct current electrical in laboratory scale.…”

Activated carbons for applications in catalysis: the point of view of a physical-chemist

“…ACs are largely employed for several technological applications, ranging from filtration, to gas trapping and catalysis (Antolini 2009;Chai et al 2004;Deng et al 2010;Dicks 2006;Kadirvelu et al 2003;Maass et al 2008;Muradov 2001;Park et al 2003;Pernicone et al 1998;Phan et al 2006;Rotunno et al 2006;Rouquerol et al 2014;Sevilla and Mokaya 2014;Sircar et al 1996;Steigerwalt et al 2001;Voropaev et al 2009;Wang et al 2006;Watson et al 2013;Wigmans 1989;Zhang et al 2009;Zhao et al 2008). The reasons at the basis of the large industrial interest upon ACs stand behind the relative low cost of production with respect to the characteristics shown by these materials, such as their low weight and very large values of specific surface area, their thermal and chemical stability, the easiness of tuning their structural and surface properties during production and post-production, and the possibility of changing their macroscopic aspect.…”