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Hydrophobic PVDF Nanofibers-covered Cathode and Corn cob-based anode for Enhanced Energy Sewage Wastewater-driven Microbial Fuel Cells

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Last updated: 25 Dec 2024

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Chemical Engineering.

Abstract

In this study, we present a novel approach to enhance power generation in MFCs by incorporating several innovative modifications. The MFC design eliminated the need for a membrane by depositing a hydrophobic PVDF nanofibers layer to facilitate oxygen penetration while preventing water passing. Additionally, a new anode material was developed by sintering corn cob under a nitrogen atmosphere, providing improved performance and cost-effectiveness. The MFC operated as an air-cathode system, eliminating the need for expensive electron acceptors. Furthermore, the MFC was driven by sewage wastewater, demonstrating the potential for waste-to-energy conversion. The power generation performance of the MFC was evaluated and compared to traditional carbon-based anode materials. The results showed a significant increase in power density with the corn cob anode, reaching 515 W/m2. In comparison, the power densities obtained with carbon felt, carbon cloth, and carbon paper anodes were 94, 95, and 140 W/m2, respectively. These findings highlight the superiority of the corn cob anode in terms of power generation efficiency. The demonstrated increase in power density with the corn cob anode highlights the potential for scaling up MFCs for practical applications, including wastewater treatment and remote power sources.

DOI

10.21608/jaet.2023.216411.1251

Keywords

Microbial fuel cell, renewable energy, Electrospinning, Corn cob anode, power density

Authors

First Name

Nasser

Last Name

Barakat

MiddleName

AM

Affiliation

Minia University

Email

nasbarakat@mu.edu.eg

City

El Minia

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First Name

Shimaa

Last Name

Gamal

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Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University

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shimaagamal532@yahoo.com

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First Name

Mamdouh

Last Name

Nassar

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Minia University

Email

mamdouh_nassar@yahoo.com

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-

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-

First Name

Olfat

Last Name

Fadali

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-

Affiliation

Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering. Minia University,

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olfat_fadali@yahoo.com

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-

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First Name

Omina

Last Name

Abdelraheem

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-

Affiliation

Sciences Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Beni-Suef University

Email

omnia_hassan55@eng.bsu.edu.eg

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-

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First Name

Hager

Last Name

Moustafa

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-

Affiliation

Minia University

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hager.m@mu.edu.eg

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-

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Volume

43

Article Issue

2

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48479

Issue Date

2024-06-01

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2023-06-08

Publish Date

2024-06-01

Page Start

331

Page End

339

Print ISSN

2682-2091

Online ISSN

2812-5487

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1,142

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Journal of Advanced Engineering Trends

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Hydrophobic PVDF Nanofibers-covered Cathode and Corn cob-based anode for Enhanced Energy Sewage Wastewater-driven Microbial Fuel Cells

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25 Dec 2024