Nanofiber applications in microbial fuel cells for enhanced energy generation: a mini review.

Autor:	Yalcinkaya F; Department of Environmental Technology, Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation, Technical University of Liberec Studentská 1402/2 461 17 Liberec Czech Republic fatma.yalcinkaya@tul.cz., Torres-Mendieta R; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Humanities and Education, Technical University of Liberec Studentská 1402/2 46117 Liberec Czech Republic., Hruza J; Department of Environmental Technology, Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation, Technical University of Liberec Studentská 1402/2 461 17 Liberec Czech Republic fatma.yalcinkaya@tul.cz., Vávrová A; Department of Nursing and Emergency Care, Faculty of Health Studies, Technical University of Liberec Studentská 1402/2 46117 Liberec Czech Republic., Svobodová L; Department of Material Science, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Liberec Studentská 1402/2 46117 Liberec Czech Republic., Pietrelli A; Université de Lyon, INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, CNRS, Ampère, UMR5005 F-69621 Villeurbanne France., Ieropoulos I; Civil, Maritime and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Southampton Southampton SO16 7QF UK.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	RSC advances [RSC Adv] 2024 Mar 18; Vol. 14 (13), pp. 9122-9136. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 18 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.1039/d4ra00674g
Abstrakt:	Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) represent simple devices that harness the metabolic activities of microorganisms to produce electrical energy from diverse sources such as organic waste and sustainable biomass. Because of their unique advantage to generate sustainable energy, through the employment of biodegradable and repurposed waste materials, the development of MFCs has garnered considerable interest. Critical elements are typically the electrodes and separator. This mini-review article presents a critical assessment of nanofiber technology used as electrodes and separators in MFCs to enhance energy generation. In particular, the review highlights the application of nanofiber webs in each part of MFCs including anodes, cathodes, and membranes and their influence on energy generation. The role of nanofiber technology in this regard is then analysed in detail, focusing on improved electron transfer rate, enhanced biofilm formation, and enhanced durability and stability. In addition, the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating nanofibers into MFCs are discussed, along with suggestions for future research in this field. Significant developments in MFCs over the past decade have led to a several-fold increase in achievable power density, yet further improvements in performance and the exploration of cost-effective materials remain promising areas for further advancement. This review demonstrates the great promise of nanofiber-based electrodes and separators in future applications of MFCs. Competing Interests: There are no conflicts to declare. (This journal is © The Royal Society of Chemistry.)
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