Biological Fuel Cells
Fundamental to Applications
- 1st Edition - March 15, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Author: Mostafa Rahimnejad
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 7 1 1 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 7 1 2 - 3
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Request a sales quoteBiological Fuel Cells: Fundamental to Applications offers a comprehensive update on the latest microbial fuel cells technologies and their systems development and implementation. Taking a practical approach to MFCs, the book provides guidance on analytical methods and tools, economic and performance analyses of various technologies and systems, and engineering aspects. Established and newly developed technologies are presented alongside their applications within the context of cost, practicality and future technologies, which are discussed within the context of other renewable energy systems. This book is a comprehensive reference for users working in the field of fuel cells, microbial fuel cells and bioenergy.
- Presents lab-scale case studies and real-world application on microbial fuel cells
- Provides the fundamental theories and concepts behind MFCs, along with the latest technologies
- Offers guidance on economic and cost analyses for technologies and systems within each chapter
Energy researchers working in the areas of Environmental Engineering (e.g. waste management), Chemistry (analytical, physical-chemistry, electrochemistry), Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology, and Microbiology. Industry professionals working in the above areas
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Part 1: Constituents, structure, materials and measurement with conceptual, practical and economical views
- Chapter 1: Introduction to biological fuel cell technology
- Abstract
- 1.1: Background
- 1.2: Basic principles
- 1.3: Potential feedstocks for MFCs
- 1.4: BFC's classification
- 1.5: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2: Microbiological concepts of MFCs
- Abstract
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: Exoelectrogenic microorganisms
- 2.3: Electrotrophic microorganisms
- 2.4: Electron transport mechanisms
- 2.5: Factors affecting the electron transfer mechanism
- 2.6: Mechanism of biofilm formation in MFCs
- 2.7: Factors affecting biofilm formation and performance
- 2.8: Genetic approaches for improving the performance of MFCs
- 2.9: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 3: Anode electrodes in MFCs
- Abstract
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: Necessities of anode materials
- 3.3: Anolytes
- 3.4: Anode-assisted electrochemical catalysis
- 3.5: Anode materials
- 3.6: Surface modification of MFC anode materials
- 3.7: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 4: Cathode electrodes in MFCs
- Abstract
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: Cathode concepts
- 4.3: Cathodic structures in MFC
- 4.4: Cathode requirements in MFCs
- 4.5: Cathodic surface treatment
- 4.6: Catholytes
- 4.7: Enzyme immobilization methods for biocathodes
- 4.8: Cathode catalysts: Conventional, photo, and biocatalysts
- 4.9: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 5: Energy and power measurement methods in MFCs
- Abstract
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: Power indicators
- 5.3: Electrochemical methods
- 5.4: Biofilm characterization methods
- 5.5: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 6: MFC designing and performance
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: MFC configurations
- 6.3: Different modes of operation in MFCs
- 6.4: Kinetic analysis and modeling of MFCs
- 6.5: MFCs at a larger laboratory scale
- 6.6: Pilot-scale MFC designs
- 6.7: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 7: Separators and membranes
- Abstract
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Membrane types for MFCs
- 7.3: Membrane requirements in MFCs
- 7.4: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 8: Supercapacitive microbial fuel cells
- Abstract
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: High surface area capacitive electrodes in MFCs
- 8.3: Supercapacitive microbial fuel cells
- 8.4: Pseudocapacitive MFC electrodes
- 8.5: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 9: MFCs’ challenges and their potential solutions
- Abstract
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: Voltage losses
- 9.3: How can biofilm formation cause voltage losses?
- 9.4: Biofouling formation principles
- 9.5: Biofouling development on membrane and cathode surfaces
- 9.6: Biofouling assessment methods
- 9.7: Driving factors of biofouling
- 9.8: How to overcome fouling challenges
- 9.9: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 10: MFCs’ commercialization and economic analysis
- Abstract
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: Field trials of MFCs
- 10.3: Cost-effective MFC resources
- 10.4: Commercialization requirements
- 10.5: Large-scale implementation
- 10.6: Conclusions
- References
- Part 2: MFCs’ applications
- CHapter 11: Electricity generation
- Abstract
- 11.1: Introduction
- 11.2: Bioelectricity generation in MFC systems
- 11.3: Power generation in EFC systems
- 11.4: Practical implementation of MFC technology for power generation
- 11.5: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 12: Application of biological fuel cell in wastewater treatment
- Abstract
- 12.1: MFCs vs other available options
- 12.2: Principles of wastewater treatment via MFCs
- 12.3: Preference of MFCs vs other WWTP
- 12.4: Expansion of microbial fuel cell research in wastewater treatment
- 12.5: Mechanisms and reactions of MFC
- 12.6: Microbial communities for bioanode
- 12.7: Application of microbial fuel cells in various wastewater treatments
- 12.8: MFC Integration with other processes in wastewater treatment plants
- 12.9: Integration of MFC with electro-Fenton technology (BEF)
- 12.10: Future perspective
- 12.11: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 13: Biohydrogen generation and MECs
- Abstract
- 13.1: Introduction
- 13.2: MEC fundamentals
- 13.3: Theoretical yields of MEC systems
- 13.4: MEC Challenges and promising solutions
- 13.5: MEC operation
- 13.6: MEC Performance
- 13.7: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 14: CO2 reduction and MES
- Abstract
- 14.1: Introduction
- 14.2: Basic principles of MECs utilized for CO2 capture
- 14.3: MES microbial community
- 14.4: MES products
- 14.5: Requirements for MES operation
- 14.6: MES scale-up
- 14.7: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 15: Bioremediation by MFC technology
- Abstract
- 15.1: Types of microbial fuel cells for bioremediation of pollutants
- 15.2: Applications of MFC for sludge remediation
- 15.3: Bioremediation of chromium released from industrial wastewater using MFC
- 15.4: Bioremediation of landfill leachates and municipal wastewater via MFC
- 15.5: MFC-assisted biodegradation of azo dyes
- 15.6: Bioremediation of hydrocarbons and their derivatives
- 15.7: Removal of heavy metals
- 15.8: Mechanism and thermodynamic of metal bioelectrodeposition
- 15.9: Removal of other pollutants
- References
- Chapter 16: MFC-based biosensors
- Abstract
- 16.1: Measurement and sensors
- 16.2: Types of sensors
- 16.3: Recognition element
- 16.4: Transducer
- 16.5: Classification of chemical sensors
- 16.6: Biosensors and their classification
- 16.7: Biosensors applications
- 16.8: Self-powered biosensors
- 16.9: MFC-based biosensors
- 16.10: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 17: Sediment microbial fuel cell (SMFCs)
- Abstract
- 17.1: SMFCs and constructed wetland (CW) associated with it
- 17.2: Photosynthetic sediment microbial fuel cells (PSMFCs)
- 17.3: SMFCs and removal of heavy metals
- References
- Chapter 18: Future applications of biological fuel cells
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 18.1: Introduction
- 18.2: Robotics
- 18.3: Powering low-energy devices
- 18.4: MFCs powering remote sensors
- 18.5: Paper-based MFC devices
- 18.6: Urine-based MFC
- 18.7: Concluding remarks
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 15, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 508
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323857116
- eBook ISBN: 9780323857123
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Mostafa Rahimnejad
Mostafa Rahimnejad is a full professor in Biochemical engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Babol
Noshirvani University of Technology (BNUT), Babol, Iran. In addition, he is Head of Renewable Energies and Biofuels
Research Centre. He received BS from Tehran University, Tehran, Iran; MS from University of Mazandaran, Iran; and
completed a PhD in biotechnology-chemical engineering from University of Mazandaran, Iran. His research subject was
“Fabrication and Optimization of Biological Fuel Cell.” He spent his sabbatical leave at Kangwon National University,
Chuncheon, South Korea. Measurable outcomes of his research are 160 research papers and review articles published in
leading peer-reviewed international journals, 7 book chapters contributed to renowned publishers, and 8 filed patents.
Dr. Rahimnejad has attended many invited lectures and plenary/keynote presentations at several state, national, and
international conferences, seminars, and symposiums. His 12 years of expertise and practical experience cover various
fields of environmental biotechnology, biosynthetic technology, and energy biosciences, focusing on biological fuel
cell, sensor and biosensor, purification of wastewater, fermentation, bioproducts, etc. His awards and honors include
“Young Research Award for BIOVISION,” “Top Elite Researcher,” “Top Professor,” “Top Researcher,” and “Top Scientist in
Biotechnology” (Top 2% in the world, 2020).
Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor in Biochemical engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology (BNUT), Babol, IranRead Biological Fuel Cells on ScienceDirect