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http://dx.doi.org/10.4491/KSEE.2015.37.9.499

Improvement of Anodic Performance by Using CTP Binder Containg Nickel  

Yoon, Hyung-Sun (Department of Environmental Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)
Song, Young-Chae (Department of Environmental Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)
Choi, Tae-Seon (Department of Environmental Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)
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Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers / v.37, no.9, 2015 , pp. 499-504 More about this Journal
Abstract
The composite anodes of expanded graphite (EG) and multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) for microbial fuel cells were fabricated by using coal tar pitch (CTP) binder containing nickel (Ni), and the effect of the anodes with the binders on the performance of the MFCs were examined in a batch reactor. During the start-up of the MFCs, quick increase in voltage was observed after a short lag phase time, indicating that the CTP binder is biocompatible. The biomass attatched on the anode surface was more at higher Ni content in the binder, as well as at smaller amount of CTP binder for the fabrication of the anode. The internal resistance of the MFC was smaller for the anode with more biomass. Based on the results, the ideal combination of CTP and Ni for the CTP binder for anode was 2 g and 0.2 g, respectively. The maximum power density was $731.8mW/m^2$, which was higher 23.7% than the anode with Nafion binder as control. The CTP binder containing Ni for the fabrication of anode is a good alternative in terms of performance and economics of MFCs.
Keywords
Coal Tar Pitch; Nickel; Anode Binder; Microbial Fuel Cells;
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