Microbial fuel cells as compared to renewable energy resources
Presentation Type
Abstract
Faculty Advisor
Greg Pope
Access Type
Event
Start Date
25-4-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
25-4-2025 9:59 AM
Description
Microbial fuel cells are a relatively new concept of renewable energy. The most common way these cells are made is two portions of the cell are connected via a method of electron transport. This electron transport can vary by cell, there is also an anode and a cathode that measure and obtain the energy produced by the cell. Looking at different studies which aim to figure out the best uses for microbial fuel cells, this literature review will go in depth into the different types of cells, how they are being used, and how they are being made efficiently. These points will then be compared to other forms of energy alternatives such as solar power and wind. The data that will be entered is from the articles which gave tables as well as graphs of the energy outputs of the cells. Data on the different types of microbes used will also be determined. This study aims to look at how efficiency has changed in the past 20 years. Looking at the efficiency it can be determined that research has moved forward in terms of the cells. There have been many developments with the cells, including being used in farms, finding the best species for energy output, and larger-scale energy production.
Microbial fuel cells as compared to renewable energy resources
Microbial fuel cells are a relatively new concept of renewable energy. The most common way these cells are made is two portions of the cell are connected via a method of electron transport. This electron transport can vary by cell, there is also an anode and a cathode that measure and obtain the energy produced by the cell. Looking at different studies which aim to figure out the best uses for microbial fuel cells, this literature review will go in depth into the different types of cells, how they are being used, and how they are being made efficiently. These points will then be compared to other forms of energy alternatives such as solar power and wind. The data that will be entered is from the articles which gave tables as well as graphs of the energy outputs of the cells. Data on the different types of microbes used will also be determined. This study aims to look at how efficiency has changed in the past 20 years. Looking at the efficiency it can be determined that research has moved forward in terms of the cells. There have been many developments with the cells, including being used in farms, finding the best species for energy output, and larger-scale energy production.
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Poster presentation at the 2025 Student Research Symposium.