Techno-economic analysis of microbial fuel cells using different nanomaterials

Muthukrishnan, Lakshmipathy; Castillo-Juárez, M.; Nava-Diguero, Pedro; Caballero‐Briones, F.; Álvarez-Gallegos, Alberto; Kamaraj, S.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-90404-9.00018-8

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“…Table 4 lists different cost elements, and the OMC can be computed using equation ( 6). Moreover, OMCs may be divided into fixed and variable costs (Muthukrishnan et al, 2023). It is assumed that OMC is 70% of the revenue; thus, the OMC value for a revenue of $6220.80 is $4354.56.…”

Section: Economic Parametersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Review of microbial fuel cell from a techno-economic perspective

Khan,

Amjad,

Shareef

et al. 2023

Energy Exploration & Exploitation

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This review presents a techno-economic analysis of microbial fuel cells (MFCs) in the domain of generating sustainable energy and treating wastewater with the aim of attracting investors through research and development for residential and commercial applications. The operation principles and various MFC types, along with their advantages and disadvantages, are thoroughly considered. The efficiency of various MFC types is considered to present appropriate options for commercial applications. However, large-scale integrations face substantial financial limitations owing to the reluctance of investors. This review explores the cost-benefit balance associated with the operation of an MFC system. For encouraging investors, different cost variables, such as the initial investment, operating costs, potential electricity generation, and waste treatment capacity, are thoroughly considered. These variables are placed on the spectrum of a cost-benefit analysis to vitalize the economic feasibility of the MFC technology in various scenarios, considering an order of financial variables. MFC development at an optimized cost is the pivotal pre-requisite to secure a competitive advantage over conventional sources of energy with carbon emissions. Thus, this study is expected to prompt decision-makers to adopt the MFC technology at the commercial level.

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Section: Economic Parametersmentioning

confidence: 99%