Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: metabolites with the anode as an electron sink was a rate limiting step in the conversion of cellulose to electricity in MFCs.This study also demonstrates that the size of external resistance significantly affects the bacterial diversity and characteristic output of MFCs.Thus the external resistance may be a useful tool to control microbial communities and consequently enhance performance of MFCs.Furthermore, this study shows that methanogenesis competes with electricity generation at the early stages of MFC operation but operating conditions suppress methanogenic activity over time.An improved understanding of the microbial communities, interspecies interactions and processes involved in electricity generation is essential to effectively design and control cellulose-fed MFCs for enhanced performance.In addition, technical and biological optimization is needed to maximize power output of these systems.vi
Author: Hamid Rismani‐Yazdi
Institution: The Ohio State University
Language: English
Subfield: Environmental Engineering
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1625738563