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dc.title | Conception and optimization of a membrane electrode assembly microbial fuel cell (MEA-MFC) for treatment of domestic wastewater | |
dc.contributor.author | Lefebvre, O. | |
dc.contributor.author | Uzabiaga, A. | |
dc.contributor.author | Shen, Y.J. | |
dc.contributor.author | Tan, Z. | |
dc.contributor.author | Cheng, Y.P. | |
dc.contributor.author | Liu, W. | |
dc.contributor.author | Ng, H.Y. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-04-22T08:32:07Z | |
dc.date.available | 2014-04-22T08:32:07Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2011 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Lefebvre, O., Uzabiaga, A., Shen, Y.J., Tan, Z., Cheng, Y.P., Liu, W., Ng, H.Y. (2011). Conception and optimization of a membrane electrode assembly microbial fuel cell (MEA-MFC) for treatment of domestic wastewater. Water Science and Technology 64 (7) : 1527-1532. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2011.067 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 02731223 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/50421 | |
dc.description.abstract | A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for microbial fuel cells (MEA-MFC) was developed for continuous electricity production while treating domestic wastewater concurrently. It was optimized via three upgraded versions (noted α, β and γ) in terms of design (current collectors, hydrophilic separator nature) and operating conditions (hydraulic retention time, external resistance, aeration rate, recirculation). An overall rise of power by over 100% from version α to γ shows the importance of factors such as the choice of proper construction materials and prevention of short-circuits. A power of 2.5 mW was generated with a hydraulic retention time of 2.3 h when a Selemion proton exchange membrane was used as a hydrophilic separator in the MEA and 2.8 mW were attained with a reverse osmosis membrane. The MFC also showed a competitive value of internal resistance (≈40-50 Ω) as compared to the literature, especially considering its large volume (3 L). However, the operation of our system in a complete loop where the anolyte was allowed to trickle over the cathode (version γ) resulted in system failure. © IWA Publishing 2011. | |
dc.description.uri | http://libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2011.067 | |
dc.source | Scopus | |
dc.subject | Domestic wastewater | |
dc.subject | Microbial fuel cell | |
dc.subject | Spacer | |
dc.subject | Wastewater treatment | |
dc.type | Article | |
dc.contributor.department | CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING | |
dc.contributor.department | CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING | |
dc.contributor.department | DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGG | |
dc.description.doi | 10.2166/wst.2011.067 | |
dc.description.sourcetitle | Water Science and Technology | |
dc.description.volume | 64 | |
dc.description.issue | 7 | |
dc.description.page | 1527-1532 | |
dc.description.coden | WSTED | |
dc.identifier.isiut | 000295879400020 | |
Appears in Collections: | Staff Publications |
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