• 4th International MFC Conference

  • Different types of MFCs

  • Robo Insect Using MFC for Power

  • Schematic of MFCs

  • Waste Water Plant in Australia using MFCs

Table



   Basic components of microbial fuel cells


Items Materials Remarks
Anode Graphite, graphite felt, carbon paper, carbon-cloth, Pt, Pt black, reticulated vitreous carbon (RVC) Necessary
Cathode Graphite, graphite felt, carbon paper, carbon-cloth, Pt, Pt black, RVC Necessary
Anodic chamber Glass, polycarbonate, Plexiglas Necessary
Cathodic chamber Glass, polycarbonate, Plexiglas Optional
Proton exchange system Proton exchange membrane: Nafion,Ultrex, polyethylene.poly(styrene-co-divinylbenzene); salt bridge, porcelain septum, or solely electrolyte Necessary
Electrode catalyst Pt, Pt black, MnO2,Fe3+, polyaniline,electron mediator immobilized on anode Optional