A state of the art review on electron transfer mechanisms, characteristics, applications and recent advancements in microbial fuel cells technology
The increase in the industrial revolution, urbanization, and deficit in crude oil resources urged scientists to look for sustainable and renewable energy resources. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are bio-electrochemical devices that convert the chemical energy of bio mass into electrical energy utilizi...
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| author | Ali Nawaz Atiatul Hafeez Syed Zaghum Abbas Ikram ul Haq Hamid Mukhtar Mohd Rafatullah |
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| description | The increase in the industrial revolution, urbanization, and deficit in crude oil resources urged scientists to look for sustainable and renewable energy resources. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are bio-electrochemical devices that convert the chemical energy of bio mass into electrical energy utilizing microorganisms as biocatalysts. MFC is an enthralling technology, and it has many important applications. There are different designs of MFC currently in use, each having their pros and cons; however, the stacked MFC is so far generating the highest power output. Different factors, discussed in this review, contribute toward the efficiency of the process. An ample amount of research has been done to convert the theoretical framework of MFC into a practical application; however, the later still remains a big challenge. A plethora of technical problems is in the way for MFC to be driven toward up-scaling and real-world applications. This review discusses electron transfer mechanisms in MFCs and important factors affecting the performance of MFC. Reactor design is a main limiting factor in MFC technology, and this review also focuses on recent improvements in reactor designs and modifications. Moreover, some main applications of MFC technology, limitations, recent advancements, and future prospects are discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-442f8c851dc34c4ead9d5d40359bc70b2022-12-21T19:00:08ZengTaylor & Francis GroupGreen Chemistry Letters and Reviews1751-82531751-71922020-10-0113436538110.1080/17518253.2020.18548711854871A state of the art review on electron transfer mechanisms, characteristics, applications and recent advancements in microbial fuel cells technologyAli Nawaz0Atiatul Hafeez1Syed Zaghum Abbas2Ikram ul Haq3Hamid Mukhtar4Mohd Rafatullah5GC University LahoreGC University LahoreJiangsu UniversityGC University LahoreGC University LahoreUniversiti Sains MalaysiaThe increase in the industrial revolution, urbanization, and deficit in crude oil resources urged scientists to look for sustainable and renewable energy resources. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are bio-electrochemical devices that convert the chemical energy of bio mass into electrical energy utilizing microorganisms as biocatalysts. MFC is an enthralling technology, and it has many important applications. There are different designs of MFC currently in use, each having their pros and cons; however, the stacked MFC is so far generating the highest power output. Different factors, discussed in this review, contribute toward the efficiency of the process. An ample amount of research has been done to convert the theoretical framework of MFC into a practical application; however, the later still remains a big challenge. A plethora of technical problems is in the way for MFC to be driven toward up-scaling and real-world applications. This review discusses electron transfer mechanisms in MFCs and important factors affecting the performance of MFC. Reactor design is a main limiting factor in MFC technology, and this review also focuses on recent improvements in reactor designs and modifications. Moreover, some main applications of MFC technology, limitations, recent advancements, and future prospects are discussed.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17518253.2020.1854871biosensorsbiohydrogenelectrogensmediatorsreactor designs |
| spellingShingle | Ali Nawaz Atiatul Hafeez Syed Zaghum Abbas Ikram ul Haq Hamid Mukhtar Mohd Rafatullah A state of the art review on electron transfer mechanisms, characteristics, applications and recent advancements in microbial fuel cells technology Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews biosensors biohydrogen electrogens mediators reactor designs |
| title | A state of the art review on electron transfer mechanisms, characteristics, applications and recent advancements in microbial fuel cells technology |
| title_full | A state of the art review on electron transfer mechanisms, characteristics, applications and recent advancements in microbial fuel cells technology |
| title_fullStr | A state of the art review on electron transfer mechanisms, characteristics, applications and recent advancements in microbial fuel cells technology |
| title_full_unstemmed | A state of the art review on electron transfer mechanisms, characteristics, applications and recent advancements in microbial fuel cells technology |
| title_short | A state of the art review on electron transfer mechanisms, characteristics, applications and recent advancements in microbial fuel cells technology |
| title_sort | state of the art review on electron transfer mechanisms characteristics applications and recent advancements in microbial fuel cells technology |
| topic | biosensors biohydrogen electrogens mediators reactor designs |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17518253.2020.1854871 |
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