Algae-microbial fuel cell; Algal strains; Bioelectrochemical system; Heterotrophic cultivation; Life cycle assessment; Power density; Technoeconomic assessment
Abstract :
[en] Bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) are sustainable biotechnologies that have garnered global interest in recent decades. Since their inception, these systems have evolved through various configurations and modifications to enhance performance, prominently featuring microbial fuel cells (MFCs). Researchers are addressing the scaling challenges of MFCs with studies on algae-assisted MFCs (algae-MFCs), which simultaneously generate bioelectricity and treat wastewater cost-effectively. Algae-MFCs are carbon-neutral and photosynthesize to sequester CO2 while producing oxygen (O2) and biomass. O2 serves as an effective electron acceptor, and biomass is a biofuel feedstock, making the process economical and eco-friendly. This review highlights recent advances in algae-based MFCs, focusing on bioelectricity generation (up to 26,680 mW/m2) and biofuel outputs (200 mL/L/h of biohydrogen, 286 mL/g/VS of biomethane, 3.37 g/L of biobutanol, 73 g/L of bioethanol, and 121,104 kg/ha∙year of biodiesel), along with innovations in biokerosene (bio-jet) technology. The impacts of reactor components and configurations on algae-MFC performance, scaling strategies, real-time applications, and computational studies of algae-based BESs are also examined. Furthermore, this review assesses the technoeconomic viability, challenges, and future prospects of this technology. Overall, the findings suggest that algae-MFCs effectively remove contaminants from wastewater and increase power generation while also outlining directions for future advancements.
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Review article
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Civil engineering
Author, co-author :
Apollon, Wilgince; Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada (CICATA), Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Carretera Tampico-Puerto Industrial Altamira km 14.5, C. Manzano, Industrial Altamira, Altamira 89600, Mexico, Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, Faculty of Agronomy, Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Francisco Villa S/N, Ex-Hacienda El Canadá, General Escobedo, Nuevo León 66050, Mexico. Electronic address: wilgince.apollon@uanl.edu.mx
Verma, Manisha; Indian Institute of Technology BHU, Varanasi, India
Kuleshova, Tatiana; Agrophysical Research Institute, Saint-Petersburg 195220, Russia
Mishra, Vishal; Indian Institute of Technology BHU, Varanasi, India
Gwenzi, Willis; Leibniz-Institut für Agrartechnik und Bioökonomie e.V. (ATB), Max-Eyth-Allee 100, 14469 Potsdam, Germany, Grassland Science and Renewable Plant Resources, Faculty of Organic Agricultural Sciences, Universität Kassel, Steinstraße 19, D-37213 Witzenhausen, Germany
MITTAL, Yamini ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) > Department of Engineering (DoE)
Jadhav, Dipak A; Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Ocean Science and Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, 727 Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan 49112, Republic of Korea
Kadier, Abudukeremu; Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Separation Material and Technology, The Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China, Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Ghosh, Soumya; Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, Oman, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein 9301, South Africa
Malloum, Alhadji; Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Maroua, PO BOX 46, Maroua, Cameroon, Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State, PO BOX 339, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa
Luna-Maldonado, Alejandro Isabel; Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, Faculty of Agronomy, Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Francisco Villa S/N, Ex-Hacienda El Canadá, General Escobedo, Nuevo León 66050, Mexico
Sato, Chikashi; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Idaho State University, 921 S. 8th Ave., Stop 8060, Pocatello, ID 83209, USA. Electronic address: chikashisato@isu.edu
Kamaraj, Sathish Kumar; Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada (CICATA), Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Carretera Tampico-Puerto Industrial Altamira km 14.5, C. Manzano, Industrial Altamira, Altamira 89600, Mexico. Electronic address: skamaraj@ipn.mx
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