Progress and Recent Trends in Microbial Fuel Cells 1st Edition by Patit Paban Kundu, Kingshuk Dutta 0444640185 9780444640185

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ISBN-13 :  9780444640185

Author :   Patit Paban Kundu, Kingshuk Dutta 

Progress and Recent Trends in Microbial Fuel Cells provides an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals, working principles, applications and advancements (including commercialization aspects) made in the field of Microbial Fuel Cells research, with critical analyses and opinions from experts around the world. Microbial Fuel cell, as a potential alternative energy harnessing device, has been progressing steadily towards fruitful commercialization. Involvements of electrolyte membranes and catalysts have been two of the most critical factors toward achieving this progress. Added applications of MFCs in areas of bio-hydrogen production and wastewater treatment have made this technology extremely attractive and important.　

Progress and Recent Trends in Microbial Fuel Cells 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1.1 Background and Significance
1.2 Working Principle
1.3 Components and Features
1.4 Technologies Based on MFCs
1.5 Future Expectations From MFCs
Chapter 2: Performance Trends and Status of Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract
Acknowledgments
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Comparison With Hydrogen Fuel Cells
2.3 Comparison With Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells
2.4 Comparison With Passive Alcohol Fuel Cells
2.5 Comparison With Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
2.6 Comparison With Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells
2.7 Comparison With Alkaline Fuel Cells
2.8 Comparison With Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells
2.9 Comparison With Existing Battery Technologies and Alternative Energy Resources
2.10 Further Information
2.11 Relevance and Outlook
Chapter 3: Configurations of Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Normal Configuration and General Requirements
3.3 General Requirements
3.4 Easy to Build Fuel Cell Configurations
3.5 Innovative Designs
3.6 Reactor Design and Efficiency
3.7 Operation and Assessment
3.8 Applications
3.9 Future Directions
3.10 Conclusion
Chapter 4: Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Microbial Fuel Cells: Part A. Nafion-Based Membranes
Abstract
Acknowledgments
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Functions of the PEM in MFC
4.3 Property Requirements of the Membrane Materials
4.4 Fluorinated Membrane Structure Required for Efficient MFC Operation
4.5 Present Research on Nafion-Based Membranes
4.6 Membrane Characterizations
4.7 Performance Evaluations
4.8 Existing Challenges of PEM Technology
4.9 Future Directions
Chapter 5: Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Microbial Fuel Cells: Part B. Non-Nafion Alternative Membranes
Abstract
Acknowledgments
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Present Research of Non-Nafion-Based Membranes
5.3 Conclusion, Existing Challenges, and Future Perspectives
Chapter 6: Bipolar Membranes for Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract
Acknowledgments
6.1 Introduction: Definition and General Description of the Use of Bipolar Membranes in Microbial Fuel Cells
6.2 Preparation and Application of Bipolar Membranes in MFCs
6.3 Conclusion, Existing Challenges, and Future Perspectives
Chapter 7: Low-Cost Solutions for Fabrication of Microbial Fuel Cells: Ceramic Separator and Electrode Modifications
Abstract
Acknowledgment
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Fundamentals of MFCs and Their Components
7.3 Properties of Clay Used in Ceramic Separators
7.4 Importance of ORR Catalysts and Related Mechanisms: Options for Low-Cost Cathode Catalysts
7.5 Scalable MFCs and Stacking
7.6 Concluding Remarks
Chapter 8: Electrodes for Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Electrode Materials and Their Desired Properties
8.3 Electrode Material Types
8.4 Surface Modification of Electrodes
8.5 Electrode Cost
8.6 Existing Challenges and Future Perspectives
Chapter 9: Anode Catalysts and Biocatalysts for Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract
Acknowledgments
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Functions of the Catalysts
9.3 Property Requirements of Catalysts
9.4 Present Research
9.5 Catalyst Characterizations
9.6 Performance Evaluations
9.7 Conclusion
Chapter 10: Propellants of Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Nutrient Requirements of MFC Microorganisms
10.3 General Characteristics of Different Fuels
10.4 Mechanism of Fuel Oxidation in MFCs
10.5 Comparison of the Efficiency of Different Fuels
10.6 Future Aspects
Chapter 11: Exoelectrogens for Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract
Acknowledgments
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Mechanisms of Electron Transfer
11.3 Studies Using Known Exoelectrogenic Strains
11.4 Tools for Studying Exoelectrogens
11.5 Operational Conditions
11.6 Future Directions
11.7 Sources of Further Information
Chapter 12: Biofilm Formation Within Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Mechanism of Biofilm Formation
12.3 Electroactive Biofilms
12.4 Conclusion and Future Directions
12.5 Sources of Further Information
Chapter 13: Genetic Approaches for Improving Performance of Microbial Fuel Cells: Part A
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Electron Transfer in Life
13.3 Discovery of Genes Involved in Electron Transfer of MFCs
13.4 Metabolic Pathways Employed in MFC Systems
13.5 Other Metabolic Pathways Used in MFC Systems
13.6 Naturally Assembled Microbial Communities to Improve MFC Performance
13.7 Artificially Assembled Anodic Communities to Improve MFC Performance
13.8 Future Directions
13.9 Sources of Further Information
Chapter 14: Genetic Approaches for Improving Performance of Microbial Fuel Cells: Part B
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Substrate Processing and Accessibility
14.3 Improvement of Electron Transfer
14.4 Metabolic Engineering
14.5 Enzyme and Protein Engineering
14.6 Concluding Remarks
Chapter 15: Kinetics and Mass Transfer Within Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Modeling Approaches for MFCs
15.3 Case Study—1D Analytical Model for Continuous Operation
15.4 Adaptation for Batch Operation
15.5 Modifications for a Single Chamber Configuration
15.6 Summary
Chapter 16: Biochemistry and Electrochemistry at the Electrodes of Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract
Acknowledgment
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Biochemistry and Electrochemistry at the Electrodes
16.3 Underlying Factors That Affect MFC Performance
16.4 Anode-Microbe Interactions
16.5 Summary
Chapter 17: Wastewater Biorefinery Based on the Microbial Electrolysis Cell: Opportunities and Challenges
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Bioelectrochemical System
17.3 MEC Configurations and Factors Affecting H2 Production
17.4 Thermodynamics of H2 Production and MEC Performance
17.5 Challenges and Opportunities in MEC Technology
17.6 Conclusions
Chapter 18: Microbial Fuel Cells as a Platform Technology for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Wastewater Treatment and Energy Needs
18.3 Opportunities for Energy Recovery and Savings in Wastewater Treatment
18.4 MFCs—Efficiency Evaluations
18.5 Existing Challenges
18.6 Future Directions
18.7 Summary
Chapter 19: Microbial Desalination Cell Technology: Functions and Future Prospects
Abstract
Acknowledgments
Conflict of Interest
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Essential Concepts of a Microbial Desalination Cell
19.3 Materials Used in Microbial Desalination Cells
19.4 Performance and Efficiency of Microbial Desalination Cell
19.5 Functional Applications and Scaleup
19.6 Challenges to MDC Technologies
19.7 Conclusions
Chapter 20: Coupled Systems Based on Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract
Acknowledgments
20.1 Introduction
20.2 MFC-Coupled Wastewater Treatment and the Potential of MFC-MBRs
20.3 MFC-Complemented Anaerobic Digestion
20.4 Conclusions
Chapter 21: Commercialization Aspects of Microbial Fuel Cells
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Potentials of MFCs for Commercialization
21.3 Prospective Sector(s) for MFC Applications
21.4 Global Status of MFCs Commercialization/Market Leaders in MFCs
21.5 Current Research Toward Commercialization
21.6 Challenges Toward Fruitful Commercialization (Lab to Market Bottleneck)
21.7 Future Predictions and Directions

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