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    This document discusses using microbial electrolysis cells to produce hydrogen or methane from biomass using microbes. Microbial electrolysis cells use bacteria to extract current and produce hydrogen gas from any type of biomass without needing oxygen. The cells have an anode and cathode chamber separated by a proton exchange membrane where bacteria in the anode chamber produce electrons that flow to the cathode, producing hydrogen gas. The process requires 2 volts compared to 1.8 volts for water electrolysis. A field test of microbial electrolysis cells was conducted at a Napa wine company.

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    This document discusses using microbial electrolysis cells to produce hydrogen or methane from biomass using microbes. Microbial electrolysis cells use bacteria to extract current and produce hydrogen gas from any type of biomass without needing oxygen. The cells have an anode and cathode chamber separated by a proton exchange membrane where bacteria in the anode chamber produce electrons that flow to the cathode, producing hydrogen gas. The process requires 2 volts compared to 1.8 volts for water electrolysis. A field test of microbial electrolysis cells was conducted at a Napa wine company.

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    This document discusses using microbial electrolysis cells to produce hydrogen or methane from biomass using microbes. Microbial electrolysis cells use bacteria to extract current and produce hydrogen gas from any type of biomass without needing oxygen. The cells have an anode and cathode chamber separated by a proton exchange membrane where bacteria in the anode chamber produce electrons that flow to the cathode, producing hydrogen gas. The process requires 2 volts compared to 1.8 volts for water electrolysis. A field test of microbial electrolysis cells was conducted at a Napa wine company.

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    Hydrogen or methane from biomass

    using microbial electrolysis cells


    Bruce E. Logan
    Penn State University

    Engineering
    Energy & Environmental
    Institute

    Energy production- extract


    current using bacteria

    NATURE (2007) v449, p388

    NATURE (2006) v441, p227

    Demonstration of a Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC)

    MFC webcam (live video of an MFC running a fan)


    www.engr.psu.edu/mfccam

    Biomass H2- from any biomass using MECs

    PS
    CO2

    H2

    e-

    e-

    Anode

    Cathode
    H+

    Bacteria
    No oxygen in
    anode chamber

    No oxygen in
    cathode chamber

    PEM
    Liu, Grot and Logan (2005) Environ. Sci. Technol.

    2 V needed (vs 1.8 V


    0.25
    for water electrolysis)

    MEC Field test :


    Penn State University @ Napa Wine Company

    MEC Reactor Design


    Gas flow meters
    Lid- Provides
    a water seal
    Gas Collection
    Cylinders
    Effluent Drain
    Gas Trap &
    Overflow protection

    Additional Information
    Email: blogan@psu.edu
    Logan web page:
    www.engr.psu.edu/ce/enve/logan/

    International MFC site:


    www.microbialfuelcell.org

    Twitter: MFCTechnology

    MFC webcam (live video of an MFC running a fan)


    www.engr.psu.edu/mfccam

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