Title :
Microbial Fuel Cell based on Electrode-Exoelectrogenic Bacteria Interface
Author :
Parra, Erika ; Lin, Liwei
Author_Institution :
Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center, Univ. of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Abstract :
A microbial fuel cell with a microfabricated electrode and exoelectrogenic bacteria has been demonstrated. The superior compatibility of the organism´s microbiology makes this approach more attractive and practical over previously micromachined microbial fuel cell designs. Both electrical performance and longevity of the device are greatly improved with continuous power output for over a week and enhanced performance over time. Using a 1 mm2 anode, the fuel cell reaches and maintains 619 mV of open circuit voltage and delivers 0.12 muW maximum power using potassium ferricyanide at the cathode after 10 days of operation.
Keywords :
biofuel; electrochemical electrodes; fuel cells; micromechanical devices; microorganisms; electrode exoelectrogenic bacteria interface; microfabricated electrode; micromachined microbial fuel cell; potassium ferricyanide cathode; power 0.12 muW; time 10 day; voltage 619 mV; Anodes; Biochemistry; Biomass; Biomembranes; Electrodes; Electrons; Energy conversion; Fuel cells; Microorganisms; Protons;
Conference_Titel :
Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, 2009. MEMS 2009. IEEE 22nd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Sorrento
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2977-6
Electronic_ISBN :
1084-6999
DOI :
10.1109/MEMSYS.2009.4805311
