Harnessing the power of microbial fuel cells: A sustainable energy breakthrough

https://techxplore.com/news/2023-10-harnessing-power-microbial-fuel-cells.html

"carbon nanoparticles (component of soot) electrode... concentric nano-onion rings, modified heteroatom-doped mesoporous fractal-like CNP electrodes... open circuit 0.8 ± 0.025 V, current density 9,200 ± 100 mA/m2, maximum power density 2,200 ± 50 mW/m2...  ~70% reduction in chemical oxygen demand... thick biofilm on anode surface piles up many electrons enabling superior performance... efficient, cost-effective... wastewater treatment, energy production, and environmental sustainability"

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