Journal article
Bioelectrohydrogenesis and inhibition of methanogenic activity in microbial electrolysis cells - A review
Biotechnology Advances, Vol.35(6), pp.758-771
2017
Abstract
Microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) are a promising technology for biological hydrogen production. Compared to abiotic water electrolysis, a much lower electrical voltage (~ 0.2 V) is required for hydrogen production in MECs. It is also an attractive waste treatment technology as a variety of biodegradable substances can be used as the process feedstock. Underpinning this technology is a recently discovered bioelectrochemical pathway known as “bioelectrohydrogenesis”. However, little is known about the mechanism of this pathway, and numerous hurdles are yet to be addressed to maximize hydrogen yield and purity. Here, we review various aspects including reactor configurations, microorganisms, substrates, electrode materials, and inhibitors of methanogenesis in order to improve hydrogen generation in MECs.
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- Title
- Bioelectrohydrogenesis and inhibition of methanogenic activity in microbial electrolysis cells - A review
- Authors/Creators
- R. Karthikeyan (Author/Creator) - Hong Kong Baptist UniversityK.Y. Cheng (Author/Creator) - CSIRO Land and WaterA. Selvam (Author/Creator) - Hong Kong Baptist UniversityA. Bose (Author/Creator) - Washington University in St. LouisJ.W.C. Wong (Author/Creator) - Hong Kong Baptist University
- Publication Details
- Biotechnology Advances, Vol.35(6), pp.758-771
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Identifiers
- 991005540251507891
- Copyright
- © 2017 Elsevier Inc.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Engineering and Information Technology
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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