Microbial Fuel Cells: 46 (Materials Research Foundations)

Microbial fuel cells are very promising as renewable energy sources. They are based on the direct conversion of organic or inorganic materials to electricity by utilizing microorganisms as catalysts. These cells are well suited for applications that require only low power e.g. ultracapacitors toys electronic gadgets meteorological buoys remote sensors digital wristwatches smartphones and hardware in space and robots. In addition to electricity generation microbial fuel cells can be used for wastewater treatment desalination and biofuel production. The book addresses characterization techniques and operating conditions of microbial fuel cells as well as the usefulness of various types of anode and cathode materials.