Booster Circuit for Harvesting Renewable Energy Based on Bioelectric Microbial Fuel Cells Whose Power Can Be Adjusted

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) represent a promising technology that converts organic waste into electrical energy through bacterial activity. The process involves capturing a low voltage of approximately 0.4 V generated by the MFC using a small capacitor, which is then stored and transferred to a larg...

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Main Authors: Misto, Siswanto, Mulyono Tri, Sutisna, Dwi Alawiyah Dela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2024-01-01
Series:BIO Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2024/20/bioconf_icolib2023_01006.pdf
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description Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) represent a promising technology that converts organic waste into electrical energy through bacterial activity. The process involves capturing a low voltage of approximately 0.4 V generated by the MFC using a small capacitor, which is then stored and transferred to a larger capacitor to increase the capacity. In order for this energy to be used for general AC-powered devices, an inverter is essential to convert the DC output to AC. This system, consisting of a series of capacitors and inverters, along with voltage dampers and rectifiers, forms a circuit that can potentially function as an efficient low-power generator. The effectiveness of this arrangement remains to be tested, which will determine its viability as a renewable energy storage solution.
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spelling doaj.art-8061846fcfc34ec7b4baff700035b8ac2024-04-12T07:37:15ZengEDP SciencesBIO Web of Conferences2117-44582024-01-011010100610.1051/bioconf/202410101006bioconf_icolib2023_01006Booster Circuit for Harvesting Renewable Energy Based on Bioelectric Microbial Fuel Cells Whose Power Can Be AdjustedMisto0Siswanto1Mulyono Tri2Sutisna3Dwi Alawiyah Dela4Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of JemberDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of JemberDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of JemberDepartment of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of JemberResearch Center for Bio-Molecule Engineering, Universitas AirlanggaMicrobial fuel cells (MFCs) represent a promising technology that converts organic waste into electrical energy through bacterial activity. The process involves capturing a low voltage of approximately 0.4 V generated by the MFC using a small capacitor, which is then stored and transferred to a larger capacitor to increase the capacity. In order for this energy to be used for general AC-powered devices, an inverter is essential to convert the DC output to AC. This system, consisting of a series of capacitors and inverters, along with voltage dampers and rectifiers, forms a circuit that can potentially function as an efficient low-power generator. The effectiveness of this arrangement remains to be tested, which will determine its viability as a renewable energy storage solution.https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2024/20/bioconf_icolib2023_01006.pdf
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title Booster Circuit for Harvesting Renewable Energy Based on Bioelectric Microbial Fuel Cells Whose Power Can Be Adjusted
title_full Booster Circuit for Harvesting Renewable Energy Based on Bioelectric Microbial Fuel Cells Whose Power Can Be Adjusted
title_fullStr Booster Circuit for Harvesting Renewable Energy Based on Bioelectric Microbial Fuel Cells Whose Power Can Be Adjusted
title_full_unstemmed Booster Circuit for Harvesting Renewable Energy Based on Bioelectric Microbial Fuel Cells Whose Power Can Be Adjusted
title_short Booster Circuit for Harvesting Renewable Energy Based on Bioelectric Microbial Fuel Cells Whose Power Can Be Adjusted
title_sort booster circuit for harvesting renewable energy based on bioelectric microbial fuel cells whose power can be adjusted
url https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2024/20/bioconf_icolib2023_01006.pdf
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