Biological Fuel Cells

Fundamental to Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2023
ISBN: 978-0-323-85711-6
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 450 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 450 g

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.

Zielgruppe

<p>Primary: 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</p> <p>Secondary: Industry professionals working in the above areas</p>

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Alternative und erneuerbare Energien
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Energieumwandlung, Energiespeicherung
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Physikalische Chemie Elektrochemie, Magnetochemie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1: Constituents, structure, materials and measurement with conceptual, practical and economical views
1. Introduction to microbial fuel cell technology
2. Electrochemical and microbiological concepts of MFCs
3. Anode electrodes in MFCs
4. Cathode electrodes in MFCs
5. Energy and power measurement methods in MFCs
6. MFCs designing and performance
7. Separators and membranes
8. Supercapacitors and MFCs
9. MFCs' challenges and the potential solutions
10. MFCs' commercialization and economic analysis

Part 2: MFCs' applications
11. Electricity generation
12. Wastewater treatment
13. Bio-hydrogen generation and MECs
14. CO2 reduction and MES
15. Bioremediation by MFC technology
16. MFC based biosensors
17. Sediment microbial fuel cell
18. Future applications