Nano-enhanced microbial fuel cells for sustainable wastewater treatment and energy recovery
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2025
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Elsevier Ltd
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info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
This study investigates the performance of nine single-chamber microbial fuel cells (MFCs) equipped with nanomaterial-modified anodes using real domestic wastewater. Boron nitride-modified anodes achieved the highest output, with a 132 % increase in voltage and a 4.6-fold improvement in power density compared to the control. Steady-state averages, in addition to maximum values, were reported to avoid overestimation of performance. COD removal efficiencies (62–85 %) correlated strongly with energy recovery, while low coulombic efficiencies (6–9 %) were attributed to competing electron acceptors such as sulfate and nitrate. Statistical analysis (ANOVA, p < 0.05) confirmed significant differences among systems. Comparative analysis showed that BN outperformed CNT, graphene, and MnO<inf>2</inf>- or TiO<inf>2</inf>-based electrodes, demonstrating enhanced electron transfer and bioelectrocatalysis. This study highlights the practical potential of nanomaterial-modified anodes in MFCs, while recognizing challenges in scalability, cost, and long-term stability. Future research should focus on low-cost synthesis methods and pilot-scale demonstrations to enable integration into existing wastewater treatment facilities. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
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Energy Recovery, Microbial Fuel Cell, Nanomaterial, Wastewater, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Anodes, Cost Benefit Analysis, Electron Transitions, Gas Fuel Purification, Graphene, Reclamation, Wastewater Treatment, Energy Recovery, High Output, Microbials, Performance, Power Densities, Real Domestic Wastewaters, Single Chambers, Steady State, Sustainable Wastewater Treatments, Waste Water Treatment Plants, Microbial Fuel Cells, Nanostructured Materials, Titanium Dioxide
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International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
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