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ArticleScientific reports2026

Performance and statistical evaluation of animal dung-driven microbial fuel cells for simultaneous bio electrochemical conversion and bioremediation of toxic metal-contaminated wastewater.

Mustapha Omenesa Idris, Abdulrahman Itopa Suleiman, Claudia Guerrero-Barajas, Mohamad Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim, Nur Asshifa Md Noh, Dahiru Umar Lawal, Pankaj Sah, Syed Najmul Hejaz Azmi, Mohd Tariq, Parwiz Niazi

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10 authors.

Mustapha Omenesa IdrisInterdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulrahman Itopa SuleimanDepartment of Science Laboratory Technology, School of Applied Sciences, Kogi State Polytechnic, P.M.B 1101, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria.
Claudia Guerrero-BarajasLaboratorio de Biotecnologia Ambiental, Departamento de Bioprocesos, Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Biotecnologia, Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Av. Acueducto s/n, Col. Barrio La Laguna Ticoman, Mexico City, 07340, Mexico.
Mohamad Nasir Mohamad IbrahimMaterials Technology Research Group (MaTRec), School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, 11800, Malaysia. mnm@usm.my.
Nur Asshifa Md NohSchool of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, 11800, Malaysia.
Dahiru Umar LawalInterdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.
Pankaj SahApplied Sciences Department, College of Applied Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-(UTAS) Muscat, P. O. Box 74, Al Khuwair, Muscat, 133, Oman.
Syed Najmul Hejaz AzmiApplied Sciences Department, College of Applied Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-(UTAS) Muscat, P. O. Box 74, Al Khuwair, Muscat, 133, Oman.
Mohd TariqSumandeep College of Allied and Healthcare Sciences, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Deemed to be University, Vadodara, 391760, Gujarat, India.
Parwiz NiaziDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Education, Kandahar University, 3801, Kandahar, Afghanistan. parwiz60@kdru.edu.af.

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Abstract

The choice of substrates and their composition play a crucial role in supporting the growth of microorganisms and enhancing overall microbial fuel cells (MFCs) performance. Traditionally used substrates, such as glucose and acetate, are now being replaced by innovative alternatives like biomass materials and food waste. Consequently, this research focuses on the use of cow dung as an organic substrate in MFCs, examining its role in microbial metabolism, bioenergy production, and the bioremediation of toxic metals. The MFC processes were conducted over 40 days, during which a peak voltage output of 485 mV was recorded on day 26. The MFC cycle generates maximum metal bioremediation efficiencies of 89.16 ± 0.04% for Al

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Bioelectric Energy SourcesFecesManureMetalsMetals, HeavyWastewaterWater Pollutants, ChemicalAnimalsBiodegradation, EnvironmentalCattleElectrodesManureMetalsMetals, HeavyWastewaterWater Pollutants, ChemicalBioelectricityBioresourceCow dungHeavy metalMicrobial fuel cellOrganic substrate

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PMID42141033
PMCPMC13369205

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