ArticleMicrobial cell factories2026
Using dual chamber microbial fuel cells for coupled microplastic biodegradation and bioelectricity production: assessing the effect of substrate.
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backgroundUse of plastics has increased manifold over the last 50 years. Regrettably, their fragmentation into microplastics (MPs) (≤ 5 mm) created environmental and human health concerns. Traditional methods of MPs removal are limited by high energy requirements, high costs, and the use of chemical reagents. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) provide a sustainable solution for treating wastewater containing MPs while simultaneously generating bioelectricity.
resultsThis study investigated the potential of a microbial consortium in an MFC setup to remediate polyethylene terephthalate microplastics (PET-MPs) from a synthetic wastewater while generating electricity. Electrochemical process, substrate functionality (i.e., glucose and acetate), and microplastic degradation were tracked. Biodegradation effectiveness was evaluated using microscopic observations, microbial growth, and CO
conclusionsThis work corroborates the feasibility of applying microbial fuel cells as a green technology solution for microplastic alleviation by examining microplastic degradation processes, substrate applications for degradation effectiveness, and their superiority over conventional removal methods.
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