FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE ELECTRICITY OF MFC (Microbial Fuel Cell)

There are several factors that affect the performance of MFCs and its energy
production in wastewater treatment. In order to have a highly efficient MFC, recognizing and
considering these factors are essential. Microorganisms in the anodic chamber are important
due to their metabolism and the mediators which are used by them for transferring electron to
the anode. There are various substrates which can be used as the source of electron donors in
the MFC and oxidized by microorganisms. Operating conditions such as pH, temperature, ionic
strength of the mediums, material and construction of the anode, cathode and membrane
could have a considerable impact on electricity generation.
For additional, Among the numerous factors affecting the MFC performance,
substrate, microorganisms and their metabolism, electron transfer mechanism in an anodic
chamber, electrodes material and the shape of electrodes, type of membrane, operating
conditions such as temperature, pH and salinity, electron acceptor in a cathodic chamber and
geometric design of the MFC are considered as the most important factors.

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 Marzieh Aghababaie, Mehrdad Farhadian, Azam Jeihanipour & David Biria (2015)
Effective factors on the performance of microbial fuel cells in wastewater treatment – a review,
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Title of the Book: Research in TVET Made Easy
Publisher: Colombo Plan Staff College
Date Published: 2009 Place: DepEd Complex, Pasig City Page: 52

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