Biological Fuel Cells Fundamental to Applications 1st Edition by Mostafa Rahimnejad 0323857116 9780323857116

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ISBN 10: 0323857116

ISBN 13: 9780323857116

Author: Mostafa Rahimnejad

Biological 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.

Biological Fuel Cells Fundamental to Applications 1st Table of contents:

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

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