ReviewHeliyon2024
A comprehensive review of microbial fuel cells considering materials, methods, structures, and microorganisms.
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22 citing papers in PubMed.
- A Bibliometric Analysis of Redox Species and Bio-Derived Electrodes for the Conversion of Petroleum-Contaminated Sediments into Bioelectricity.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Synergistic medium-chain-length polyhydroxyalkanoate-hydrochar composite anodes for stable, high-power microbial fuel cells with customized biodegradation behavior.Bioprocess and biosystems engineering · 2026Article
- Biofilm Characterization by AFM and SEM and Growth Kinetics ofMicroorganisms · 2026Article
- Dual Strategies for Enriching Electroactive Microorganisms from Anaerobic Digestate: Carbon-Assisted Acclimation and Direct In Situ Enrichment in a Liter-Scale MFC.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Investigation of Flow Characteristics in a Stirred-Tank Bioreactor with Flexible Blades via Integrated PIV and Image Recognition.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Utilizing sulfate-reducing bacteria in bioelectrochemical systems for industrial wastewater treatment: a comprehensive review.Bioprocess and biosystems engineering · 2026Review
- Design of electroactive consortium synthesizing flora enables synergistic biomass-to-bioenergy conversion.iScience · 2026Article
- Evolution for enhanced extracellular electron transfer inFrontiers in microbiology · 2026Article
- Bioelectrochemical Systems: Prioritizing Energy Density, Long-Term Stability, and Validation.ACS energy letters · 2025Review
- Enhancing Electron Transfer Efficiency in Microbial Fuel Cells Through Gold Nanoparticle Modification ofMicroorganisms · 2025Article
- Polypyrrole-ModifiedBiosensors · 2025Article
- New horizons in microbial fuel cell technology: applications, challenges, and prospects.Biotechnology for biofuels and bioproducts · 2025Review
- Proton motive force generated by microbial rhodopsin promotes extracellular electron transfer.Synthetic and systems biotechnology · 2025Article
- Membrane Technology for Valuable Resource Recovery from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME): A Review.Membranes · 2025Review
- Dissolvable Probiotic-Powered Biobatteries: A Safe and Biocompatible Energy Solution for Transient Applications.Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany) · 2025Article
- Recent Applications, Challenges, and Future Prospects of Microbial Fuel Cells: A Review.Global challenges (Hoboken, NJ) · 2025Review
- Inoculum selection and hydraulic retention time impacts in a microbial fuel cell treating saline wastewater.Applied microbiology and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Novel ionic liquid-infused PVA-based anion exchange membranes boosting bioelectricity yield from microbial fuel cells.Heliyon · 2025Article
- Characteristics and driving factors of power generation performance in microbial fuel cells: an analysis based on the CNKI database.Frontiers in microbiology · 2025Article
- Isolation of Electrochemically Active Bacteria from an Anaerobic Digester Treating Food Waste and Their Characterization.Microorganisms · 2024Article
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Abstract
Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are promising for generating renewable energy from organic matter and efficient wastewater treatment. Ensuring their practical viability requires meticulous optimization and precise design. Among the critical components of MFCs, the membrane separator plays a pivotal role in segregating the anode and cathode chambers. Recent investigations have shed light on the potential benefits of membrane-less MFCs in enhancing power generation. However, it is crucial to recognize that such configurations can adversely impact the electrocatalytic activity of anode microorganisms due to increased substrate and oxygen penetration, leading to decreased coulombic efficiency. Therefore, when selecting a membrane for MFCs, it is essential to consider key factors such as internal resistance, substrate loss, biofouling, and oxygen diffusion. Addressing these considerations carefully allows researchers to advance the performance and efficiency of MFCs, facilitating their practical application in sustainable energy production and wastewater treatment. Accelerated substrate penetration could also lead to cathode clogging and bacterial inactivation, reducing the MFC's efficiency. Overall, the design and optimization of MFCs, including the selection and use of membranes, are vital for their practical application in renewable energy generation and wastewater treatment. Further research is necessary to overcome the challenges of MFCs without a membrane and to develop improved membrane materials for MFCs. This review article aims to compile comprehensive information about all constituents of the microbial fuel cell, providing practical insights for researchers examining various variables in microbial fuel cell research.
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