Al-Badani, Mohammed Adel and Chong, Peng Lean and Lim, Heng Siong (2024) Enhancing microbial fuel cell performance with carbon powder electrode modifications for low-power sensors modules. International Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 13 (1). 80 – 87. ISSN 2252-4940, DOI https://doi.org/10.14710/ijred.2024.58977.
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Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) is a promising technology for harnessing energy from organic compounds. However, the low power generation of MFCs remains a significant challenge that hinders their commercial viability. In this study, we reported three distinct modifications to the stainless-steel mesh (SSM), carbon cloth, and carbon felt electrodes using carbon powder (CP), a mixture of CP and ferrum, and a blend of CP with sodium citrate and ethanol. The MFC equipped with an SSM and CP anode showed a notable power density of 1046.89 mW.m-2. In comparison, the bare SSM anode achieved a maximum power density of 145.8 mW m-2. Remarkably, the 3D-modified SSM with a CP anode (3D-SSM-CP) MFC exhibited a substantial breakthrough, attaining a maximum power density of 1417.07 mW m-2. This achievement signifies a significant advancement over the performance of the unaltered SSM anode, underscoring the effectiveness of our modification approach. Subsequently, the 3D-SSM-CP electrode was integrated into single-chamber MFCs, which were used to power a LoRaWAN IoT device through a power management system. The modification methods improved the MFC performance while involving low-cost and easy fabricating techniques. The results of this study are expected to contribute to improving MFC's performance, bringing them closer to becoming a practical source of renewable energy. © 2024.The Author(s). Published by CBIORE.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | Jabatan Pendidikan Tinggi Kementrian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia [Grant no. FRGS/1/2020/TK0/MMU/03/9] |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Anodes; Carbon; Internet of things; Mesh generation; Sodium compounds; Stainless steel; Anode modification; Carbon powder; Carbon powder electrodes; Fuel cell performance; Internet of thing; Maximum power density; Performance; Power management systems; Renewable energies; Stainless steel mesh; Microbial fuel cells |
| Subjects: | T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering > Department of Electrical Engineering |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Apr 2024 08:13 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Apr 2024 08:13 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/44942 |
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