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http://dx.doi.org/10.9713/kcer.2022.60.4.486

Effect of Adding Fermented Organic Matter on the Performance of Benthic Microbial Fuel Cell (BMFC)  

Lee, Mi-Hwa (Department of Chemical Engineering, Sunchon National University)
Yang, Seol-Hwa (Department of Chemical Engineering, Sunchon National University)
Kim, Young-Sook (ETIS Co)
Chu, Cheun-Ho (ETIS Co)
Park, Kwonpil (Department of Chemical Engineering, Sunchon National University)
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Korean Chemical Engineering Research / v.60, no.4, 2022 , pp. 486-491 More about this Journal
Abstract
A benthic microbial fuel cell (BMFC) is an eco-friendly energy conversion device that uses electricity generated by benthic microorganisms decomposing organic matter in the mud of the sea or lake. In this study, in order to understand how domestic wastewater flowing into tidal flats affects the performance of BMFC. BMFC performance was compared and reviewed by fermenting organic substances in food and mixing them with tidal flats. Performance of the BMFC was improved by 49% by adding fermented food rich in vitamins (B2, B6, B12, C, D, E) and soft flour. The maximum power density increased as the amount of fermented organic matter increased, and it was shown that the fermented organic matter fermented during 25~29 days was optimal for BMFC.
Keywords
BMFC; Performance; Organic matter; Fermenting; Vitamins;
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