Ibrahim M. Microbial Fuel Cells. Emerging trends in electrochemical app 2022

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Микробные топливные элементы: новые тенденции в электрохимических применениях
Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are widely recognized as a viable technology for producing energy and removing toxic pollutants from wastewater. This reference text covers the electrochemical performance of MFCs, the basic mechanisms, operating factors, step-by-step synthesis, materials required for high electrochemical performance and a comparison with other bioelectrochemical approaches in terms of energy generation. The book provides significant coverage of the commercial status, trends and performance of MFCs. All aspects related to energy generation via MFCs are covered, including the organic substrate, electrode and biocathode roles, to provide the reader with clear mechanisms for advancement in MFCs technology. The book highlights the current gaps in research with future perspectives and helps researchers, postgraduate students and industry practitioners to understand the applications of MFCs in the field of wastewater treatment and energy generation.
Introduction to microbial fuel cell technology
Basic principles and working mechanisms of microbial fuel cells
Electrochemical characterization of microbial fuel cells
The effect of bioelectrochemical reactor design on the electrochemical performance
Conventional electrode materials for electrochemical performance in microbial fuel cells
The impact of biomass-derived electrodes on the electrochemical performance of microbial fuel cells (MFCs)
The role of the proton exchange membrane (PEM) in microbial fuel cell performance
Biocathode development through a green approach for energy generation in microbial fuel cells
The effect of organic substrates on the generation of electrons in microbial fuel cells
The effects of operating factors on the electrochemical performance of microbial fuel cells
Influence of micro-organisms on the electrochemical process of microbial fuel cells
Review of bioelectrochemical studies of microbial fuel cells
Comprehensive cost analysis of electrochemical performance in microbial fuel cells
Application of microbial fuel cells and other bioelectrochemical systems: a comparative study
Commercialization of bio-electrochemical cell (microbial fuel cells): challenges and future perspectives