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1 online resource |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 13, 2018). |
| Summary |
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. |
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Front Cover; Progress and Recent Trends in Microbial Fuel Cells; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; About the Editors; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction to Microbial Fuel Cells; 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; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2: Performance Trends and Status of Microbial Fuel Cells; 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. |
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2.5. Comparison With Solid Oxide Fuel Cells2.6. 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; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 3: Configurations of Microbial Fuel Cells; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Normal Configuration and General Requirements; 3.2.1. Uncoupled Bioreactor MFC; 3.2.2. Integrated Bioreactor MFC; 3.2.3. MFC With Direct Electron Transfer. |
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3.2.4. MFC With Mediated Electron Transport3.3. General Requirements; 3.3.1. Anode; 3.3.2. Cathode; 3.3.3. Membranes; 3.4. Easy to Build Fuel Cell Configurations; 3.4.1. Dual-Chambered H-Type MFC; 3.4.2. Dual-Chambered MFC; 3.4.3. Dual-Chambered MFC With Water-Soluble Catholytes; 3.4.4. Simple Air-Cathode MFC; 3.4.4.1. Cube-Type MFC; 3.4.4.2. Cylindrical-Air Cathode MFC; 3.5. Innovative Designs; 3.5.1. Flat-Plate MFC; 3.5.2. Biosolar MFC; 3.5.3. Tubular Packed-Bed MFC for Continuous Operation; 3.5.4. Stacked MFC; 3.5.5. Membraneless MFC; 3.5.6. Biocathode MFC. |
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3.5.7. Origami Star-Inspired Fuel Cell3.5.8. 3D-Paper Based MFC; 3.6. Reactor Design and Efficiency; 3.7. Operation and Assessment; 3.8. Applications; 3.9. Future Directions; 3.10. Conclusion; References; Further Reading; Chapter 4: Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Microbial Fuel Cells: Part A. Nafion-Based Membranes; 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; 4.5.1. Nafion Blends and Composites. |
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4.5.2. Nafion/Fluorinated Polymers4.5.3. Others PEMs; 4.6. Membrane Characterizations; 4.6.1. Structural Characterizations; 4.6.1.1. X-Ray Diffraction; 4.6.1.2. Imaging Techniques: Scanning Electron and Transmission Electron Microscopies; 4.6.1.3. Porosity; 4.6.2. Ion-Exchange Capacity; 4.6.3. Proton Conductivity; 4.6.4. Mechanical Characterizations; 4.7. Performance Evaluations; 4.8. Existing Challenges of PEM Technology; 4.8.1. Ohmic Resistance; 4.8.2. Oxygen Diffusion; 4.8.3. Substrate Crossover; 4.8.4. Biofouling; 4.9. Future Directions; Acknowledgments; References. |
| Subject |
Microbial fuel cells.
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Piles à combustible microbiennes.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mechanical.
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Microbial fuel cells
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| Added Author |
Kundu, Patit P., editor.
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Dutta, Kingshuk, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 0444640177 9780444640178 (OCoLC)1011518246 |
| ISBN |
9780444640185 (electronic bk.) |
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0444640185 (electronic bk.) |
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9780444640178 |
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0444640177 |
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AU@ 000063035457 |
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AU@ 000063799167 |
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UKMGB 018870196 |
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