Using stacked pot connection of wetland microbial fuel cells to charge the battery: Potential and effecting factor
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Author list: Muhammad Nashafi, Azizuddin; Thiravetyan, Paitip; Dolphen, Rujira; Treesubsuntorn, Chairat
Publisher: Elsevier
Publication year: 2024
Journal acronym: Environ Res
Volume number: 252
ISSN: 0013-9351
Languages: English-Great Britain (EN-GB)
Abstract
In the practical application of wetland microbial fuel cells (WMFCs), suitable designs and stacked connection systems have consistently been employed to increase and harvest power generation. Our study compares different WMFCs designs and demonstrates that the cylinder pot design outperforms the small hanging pot design in terms of electrical energy production. Moreover, power generation from the cylinder pot can be further optimized through separator modification and stacked connections. The stacked WMFCs design exhibited no voltage reversal, with an average power output ranging from 0.03 ± 0.01 mW (single pot) to 0.11 ± 0.05 mW (stacked connection of 5 pots) over a 60-day operational period. Additionally, our study identifies distinct patterns in both anodic and cathodic physiochemical factors including electrical conductivity (EC), pH, and nitrate (NO3−), highlighting the significant influence of plant involvement on altering concentrations and levels in different electrode zones. The WMFCs bioelectricity production system, employing 15 pots stacked connections achieves an impressive maximum power density of 9.02 mW/m2. The system's practical application is evidenced by its ability to successfully power a DC-DC circuit and charge a 1.2 V AAA battery over a period of 30 h, achieving an average charging rate of 0.0.2 V per hour. © 2024 Elsevier Inc.
Keywords
Battery charging, Bioelectricity, Physiochemical, Stacked pot connection, Wetland-plant microbial fuel cells
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