Microbial Fuel Cells
Description
Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are widely recognized as a viable technology for producing energy and removing toxic pollutants from wastewater. MFCs convert chemical energy into electrical energy in the presence of a biocatalyst and simultaneously remove toxic pollutants from water.
This reference text covers the electrochemical performance of microbial fuel cells, the basic mechanisms, operating factors, step-by-step synthesis, materials required for high electrochemical performance and a comparison with other bioelectrochemical approaches in terms of energy generation. The book provides significant coverage of the commercial status, trends and performance of MFCs.
All aspects related
to energy generation via MFCs are covered, including the organic substrate,
electrode and biocathode roles, to provide the reader with clear mechanisms for
advancement in MFCs technology. The book highlights the current gaps in
research with future perspectives and helps researchers, scientists,
postgraduate students and industry practitioners to understand the applications
of MFCs in the field of wastewater treatment and energy generation.
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Dr. Mohamad Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim is an associate professor in the School of Chemical Sciences at Universiti Sains Malaysia. He obtained his Ph.D. in 1999 from Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA. He has published more than 120 journal articles, 17 book chapters, and 5 academic books throughout his 20-year career.
Dr. Asim Ali Yaqoob completed his Ph.D. (2021) from the School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). His area of interest is energy generation coupled with wastewater treatment, and his current project is on microbial fuel cells. He has published 28 articles in highly reputed journals and several book chapters. He is also a co-author of an academic book (Graphene: A Versatile Advanced Material) published by USM Press, Malaysia, and one edited book by Springer Nature.
Dr. Akil Ahmad is currently working at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia as Assistant Professor in Chemistry and has seven years experience as Research Fellow, Teaching Fellow, Postdoc and Visiting Researcher from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia. He has completed Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (2011).
Content
1. Introduction to MFC technology Asma Khatoon, Aligarh Muslim University, India 2. Basic principles and working mechanism of MFCs Asim Ali Yaqoob, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia 3. Electrochemical characterizations of MFCs Claudia Guerrero Barajas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico 4. Effect of bioelectrochemical reactor designs on electrochemical performance Anish Khan, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia 5. Conventional electrode materials for electrochemical performance in MFCs Affia Siddiqui, University of Bradford, UK 6. Impact of biomass-derived electrodes on electrochemical performance of MFCs Zahoor Ahmad, Mirpur University of Science & Technology, Pakistan
7. Role of proton exchange membrane (PEM) in MFC performance Syed Zaghum Abbas, Jiangsu University, China 8. Biocathode development through a green approach for energy generation in MFCs Young Soo Yoon, Gachon University, Korea 9. Effect of organic substrate in the generation of electrons in MFCs Susana Rodríguez-Couto, LUT University, Finland 10. Effect of operating factors on the electrochemical performance of MFCs Rania Edrees Adam Mohammad, Open University of Sudan, Sudan 11. Influence of microorganisms on the electrochemical enforcement of MFCs Kapil Moothi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa 12. Survey of bioelectrochemical studies of MFCs Akil Ahmad, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia 13. Comprehensive cost analysis of electrochemical performance in MFCs Gabriele Barrera, Nanoscience and Materials, INRiM, Italy 14. Application of MFCs and other bioelectrochemical systems: A comparative study Albert Serra, University of Barcelona, Spain 15. Commercialization of MFCs and other bioelectrochemical cells: Challenges and future perspectives Mohamad Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
