Scalability of biomass-derived graphene derivative materials as viable anode electrode for a commercialized microbial fuel cell: A systematic review

Mustapha Omenesa Idris, Claudia Guerrero-Barajas, Hyun Chul Kim, Asim Ali Yaqoob, Mohamad Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

18 Scopus citations

Abstract

Microbial fuel cell (MFC) is an advanced bioelectrochemical technique that can utilize biomass materials in the process of simultaneously generating electricity and biodegrading or bio transforming toxic pollutants from wastewater. The overall performance of the system is largely dependent on the efficiency of the anode electrode to enhance electron transportation. Furthermore, the anode electrode has a significant impact on the overall cost of MFC setup. Hence, the need to explore research focused towards developing cost-effective material as anode in MFC. This material must also have favourable properties for electron transportation. Graphene oxide (GO) derivatives and its modification with nanomaterials have been identified as a viable anode material. Herein, we discussed an economically effective strategy for the synthesis of graphene derivatives from waste biomass materials and its subsequent fabrication into anode electrode for MFC applications. This review article offers a promising approach towards replacing commercial graphene materials with biomass-derived graphene derivatives in a view to achieve a sustainable and commercialized MFC.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)277-292
Number of pages16
JournalChinese Journal of Chemical Engineering
Volume55
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2023

Keywords

  • Anode fabrication
  • Biomass
  • Catalyst
  • Cost-effective performance
  • Design
  • Microbial fuel cell

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Scalability of biomass-derived graphene derivative materials as viable anode electrode for a commercialized microbial fuel cell: A systematic review'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this