Microbial Fuel Cell for Electrical Power Generation from Waste Water
S. Ganesh1, M. Brinda2, A. Devibala3, S. Jayabharathi4, M. Shivarekka5
1Dr. S. GANESH*, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SRM TRP Engineering College, SRM TRP Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
2M. Brinda, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SRM TRP Engineering College, SRM TRP Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
3A. Devibala, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SRM TRP Engineering College, SRM TRP Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
4S. Jayabharathi, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SRM TRP Engineering College, SRM TRP Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
5M. Shivarekka, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SRM TRP Engineering College, SRM TRP Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Manuscript received on March 15, 2020. | Revised Manuscript received on March 25, 2020. | Manuscript published on April 10, 2020. | PP: 143-147 | Volume-9 Issue-6, April 2020. | Retrieval Number: F3460049620/2020©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.F3460.049620
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Abstract: In the last decades, the microbial fuel cell (MFC) has increased great opportunity as an alternative energy source through electrochemical process for producing bio-energy. MFC has been involved in anode and cathode for electric energy generation from organic ingredients such as bacteria in waste water treatment. In this review, we discussed the different types of MFC (anode and cathode) materials with various integrations. In addition, it includes the gainful, biocompatible and exceedingly constant electrode materials with enhanced microbial fuel cell performance. Following this review, expansion in membrane materials such as hydrocarbon polymer, perfluorinated polymer, organic-organic hybrid polymer, ceramics, organic-inorganic hybrid composite, and biopolymer membranes are clarified in detail. In this paper, also highlighted the application of MFC technology and the methods used in the MFC in electricity production.
Keywords: Alternative Energy, Microbial Fuel Cells, Wastewater Treatment, Microorganisms, Electrodes, Membrane.
Scope of the Article: Renewable Energy Technology