Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

The Korean Society for Microbiology and Biotechnology (한국미생물·생명공학회)
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Improved Performance of Microbial Fuel Cell Using Membrane-Electrode Assembly

  • PHAM THE HAl (Water Environment and Remediation Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology) ;
  • JANG JAE KYUNG (Water Environment and Remediation Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology) ;
  • MOON HYUN SOO (Water Environment and Remediation Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology) ;
  • CHANG IN SEOP (Water Environment and Remediation Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology) ;
  • KIM BYUNG HONG (Water Environment and Remediation Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology)
  • Published : 2005.04.01
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Abstract

A mediator-less microbial fuel cell (MFC) was used to determine the performance effects of a membrane­electrode assembly (MEA). The MFC with an MEA generated a higher current with an increased coulomb yield when compared to an MFC with a separate cathode. Less oxygen was diffused through an MEA than through a Nafion membrane. The MFC performance was improved with a buffer, although a high-strength buffer reduced the performance.

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