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ArticleMicromachines2024

Experimental Proof of Principle of 3D-Printed Microfluidic Benthic Microbial Fuel Cells (MBMFCs) with Inbuilt Biocompatible Carbon-Fiber Electrodes.

Terak Hornik, Maxwell Terry, Michael Krause, Jeffrey K Catterlin, Kevin L Joiner, Samuel Aragon, Angelica Sarmiento, Yolanda Meriah Arias-Thode, Emil P Kartalov

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Article in Micromachines, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Terak HornikPhysics Department, Naval Postgraduate School, 1 University Circle, Monterey, CA 93943, USA.
Maxwell TerryPhysics Department, Naval Postgraduate School, 1 University Circle, Monterey, CA 93943, USA.
Michael KrauseMOVES Institute, Naval Postgraduate School, 1 University Circle, Monterey, CA 93943, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3315-974X
Jeffrey K CatterlinPhysics Department, Naval Postgraduate School, 1 University Circle, Monterey, CA 93943, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-5462-8811
Kevin L JoinerNaval Information Warfare Center, San Diego, CA 92152, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-3916-4104
Samuel AragonNaval Information Warfare Center, San Diego, CA 92152, USA.
Angelica SarmientoNaval Information Warfare Center, San Diego, CA 92152, USA.
Yolanda Meriah Arias-ThodeNaval Information Warfare Center, San Diego, CA 92152, USA.
Emil P KartalovPhysics Department, Naval Postgraduate School, 1 University Circle, Monterey, CA 93943, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0521-9194

Funding

Naval Innovative Science and Engineering #720090-240209Office of Naval Research 100002137523, 100002141602
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) represent a promising avenue for sustainable energy production by harnessing the metabolic activity of microorganisms. In this study, a novel design of MFC-a Microfluidic Benthic Microbial Fuel Cell (MBMFC)-was developed, fabricated, and tested to evaluate its electrical energy generation. The design focused on balancing microfluidic architecture and wiring procedures with microbial community dynamics to maximize power output and allow for upscaling and thus practical implementation. The testing phase involved experimentation to evaluate the performance of the MBMFC. Microbial feedstock was varied to assess its impact on power generation. The designed MBMFC represents a promising advancement in the field of bioenergy generation. By integrating innovative design principles with advanced fabrication techniques, this study demonstrates a systematic approach to optimizing MFC performance for sustainable and clean energy production.

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3D printingbenthic microbial fuel cellbiocompatiblecarbon fiberelectricalelectrogenic bacteriamicrobial fuel cellmicrofluidicwiring

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PMID39064381
PMCPMC11278569

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