Microbial fuel cell technology for bioelectricity /

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Imprint:Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2018.
Description:1 online resource
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11690160
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Other authors / contributors:Sivasankar, Venkataraman, editor.
Mylsamy, Prabhakaran, editor.
Omine, Kiyoshi, editor.
ISBN:9783319929040
3319929046
9783319929057
3319929054
9783030065423
3030065421
9783319929033
3319929038
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 13, 2018).
Summary:In view of the increased consumption of energy due to the proliferation of electronic devices, this book addresses the trends, similarities, differences and advances in fuel cells of both chemical and biological composition. Fundamentals of microbial fuel cells are described, accompanied by details surrounding their uses and limitations. Chapters on electricigens, microbial group investigations and performance, Rumen Fluid microbes and state-of-the-art advances in microbial fuel cell technology are discussed. The book elaborates upon analytical techniques used for biofilm characterization. It also includes chapters on MFC models that include plant-based MFCs, Algal/Fungi MFCs, MDCs and MFCs using animal waste. A critical review on the performance of MFC technology in field trials is offered in an exclusively dedicated section. By addressing one of the most promising sources for clean and renewable energy, this book fills a pressing need to understand a possible solution for meeting the energy demands in our highly advanced technical world.
Other form:Print version: Microbial fuel cell technology for bioelectricity. Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2018 3319929038 9783319929033
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-92904-0
10.1007/978-3-319-92
Table of Contents:
  • Intro; Dedication; Foreword; Preface; Contents; About the Editors; Chapter 1: Biologically Renewable Resources of Energy: Potentials, Progress and Barriers; 1.1 Introduction; 1.1.1 Energy; 1.1.2 Energy Resources and Sustainable Development; 1.1.3 Current Scenario of World's Energy Usage; 1.2 Renewable Energy Resources; 1.2.1 Potential of Biological Energy Resources; 1.2.2 Potential and Progress of Biomass Utilization as Biofuel; 1.2.3 Production of Ethanol from Biomass; 1.2.4 Production of Biodiesel from Biomass; 1.2.4.1 Production of Biodiesel from Microalgae.
  • 1.2.4.2 Current Progress in Biodiesel Production1.2.4.3 Challenges with the Commercialization of Biodiesel; Harvesting; Drying; 1.2.5 Production of Biogas from Biomass; 1.3 Barriers of Utilization of Renewable Biological Energy Resources for Fuel Production; 1.4 Future Possibilities of Utilization of Renewable Biological Energy Resources for Fuel Production; 1.5 Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 2: Microbial Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Types, Significance and Limitations; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Basic Configuration and Mechanism of MFC; 2.2.1 Anode Chamber; 2.2.2 Cathode Chamber.
  • 2.2.3 Separator Membrane2.3 Mechanism of Pre-Treatment for Increased Power Output; 2.3.1 Pre-Treatment of Electrode for Increased Power Output; 2.3.2 Pre-Treatment of Substrate for Increased Power Output; 2.3.2.1 Physical/Chemical Pre-Treatment; 2.3.2.2 Biological Treatment; 2.4 Classification; 2.4.1 Based on Mediator; 2.4.2 Based on Dependency of Microbial Nutrition; 2.4.2.1 Phototrophic MFC; 2.4.2.2 Heterotrophic MFC; 2.4.2.3 Mixotrophic MFC; 2.4.3 Based on Dependency of Light; 2.4.4 Based on Dependency of Temperature; 2.4.5 Based on Configuration; 2.5 Proposed Application of MFC.
  • 2.6 Barriers and Challenges in MFC2.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Plant Microbial Fuel Cell Technology: Developments and Limitations; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 General Architecture of a Plant Microbial Fuel Cell; 3.3 Anode Materials for Plant Microbial Fuel Cells; 3.4 Cathode Materials for Plant Microbial Fuel Cells; 3.5 Plants Used in MFC Systems; 3.6 Microbial Community Found in Plant Microbial Fuel Cells; 3.7 Improvements, Limitations, and Future Research for Plant Microbial Fuel Cells; References; Chapter 4: Current Advances in Paddy Plant Microbial Fuel Cells; 4.1 Introduction.
  • 4.2 Test Materials and Methods4.3 Results and Discussion; 4.3.1 Experiment Using Bucket of 13 L with Carbon Fiber and Activated Bamboo Charcoal as Electrodes; 4.3.2 Experiment Using PET Bottle of 500 mL with Activated Bamboo Charcoal for Anode and Cathode; 4.4 Conclusions; References; Chapter 5: Algal Microbial Fuel Cells-Nature's Perpetual Energy Resource; 5.1 Current Scenario; 5.1.1 Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs); 5.1.2 Algae; 5.1.3 Experimental Setup of MFCs; 5.2 Electrode Materials; 5.2.1 Properties of Electrode Materials; 5.3 Materials Used for the Anode; 5.4 Materials Used for the Cathode.