Abstract
The mechanism, composition and characteristics of microbial fuel cell (MFC) are summarized. Widely applications of MFCs are limited because of their too low power densities and very high fabrication cost. Based on the problems mentioned above, this paper reviews the screening of the bacterial strains that benefit the electricity generation obviously, improvement of the structure of MFC, optimization of the electrode materials, improving the efficiency of electron transfer, etc. Various ways of improving power generation are proposed as well. The potential applications of MPC in the future is prospected finally.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 14-18 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Xiandai Huagong/Modern Chemical Industry |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - Jun 2011 |
Keywords
- Microbial fuel cell (MFC)
- Power density
- Power improving