An integrated chamber-free microbial fuel cell (iMFC) was constructed, which can be directly used for wastewater purification and energy recovery. The iMFC demonstrated potential electricity generating ability, producing 123.02 mW m- 2 (688.90 mW m-3) with an open-circuit voltage of 0.75 V and current discharge of 294.32 mAh. Cyclic voltammetry analysis indicated that the electricity storage capacity contributed by pseudocapacitance effect enhanced power generation of iMFC. Electrochemical impedance analysis revealed a low internal resistance (60.20 omega), mainly related to internal diffusion. In addition, iMFC had an excellent chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal capacity, removing 81.20% of wastewater COD in 48 h, with optimum coulombic efficiency of 23.07%. The high-throughput sequencing analysis (16S rRNA/16S rDNA) indicated that Comamonas, Delftia, and Flavobacterium were dominant on both anode and cathode with varying abundance. Additionally, Pseudomonas and Clostridium_sensu_stricto_13 contributed as important exoelectrogens. With concise architecture, the iMFC could be easily integrated and used in existing wastewater treatment plants without further construction, making it feasible for industrial application.
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Chemical Engineering Journal, Volume 442, Part 2, Article Number 136091, DOI 10.1016/j.cej.2022.136091, Published AUG 15 2022, Early Access APR 2022 |
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Author(s) |
Chen, Peng; Zhang, Taotao; Chen, Yahui; Ma, Haitao; Wang, Yu; Liu, Wei; Wang, Yao; Zhou, Guangwu; Qing, Renwei; Zhao, Yun; Xu, Heng; Hao, Likai; Wang, Can; Xu, Fei |
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Corresponding author(s) |
Xu, Fei xufei@scu.edu.cn Sichuan Univ, Coll Life Sci, Key Lab Bioresource & Ecoenvironm Minist Educ, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, Peoples R China Wang, Can wangcan@swjtu.edu.cn Southwest Jiaotong Univ, Sch Life Sci & Engn, Chengdu 610031, Sichuan, Peoples R China |
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Hao, Likai | View here for the details
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