A Review of Microbial Fuel Cells for Bioelectricity Generation

Authors

  • Gagandeep Kaur  Department of Electrical Engineering, I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Keywords:

Double Chamber, Electrode, Microbes, Substrate, Single Chamber

Abstract

In this review a brief description of microbial fuel cells technology for generation of bioelectricity has been done. The review is mainly intended to focus on standard configurations, electrode materials, membranes, substrates, microorganisms and generation of bioelectricity. Being low in power generation, MFC is a slow pacing technology but has the enormous ability to act as long term sustainable power generation source. The most spectacular feature of MFC is the utilization of organic matter which is generally supposed to be as waste. This innovative expertise has opened the way for alternative renewable energy generation.

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International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology

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2017-10-31

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Volume 3, Issue 7, September-October-2017

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Gagandeep Kaur, " A Review of Microbial Fuel Cells for Bioelectricity Generation, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011, Volume 3, Issue 7, pp.635-638, September-October-2017.