Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2017
Originally Published In
Biotechnol Adv. 2017 Nov 1;35(6):758-771. doi: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2017.07.004. Epub 2017 Jul 12.
Abstract
Microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) are a promising technology for biological hydrogen production. Compared to abiotic water electrolysis, a much lower electrical voltage (~0.2V) 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.
ORCID
Recommended Citation
Karthikeyan, Rengasamy; Cheng, Ka Yu; Selvam, Ammaiyappan; Bose, Arpita; and Wong, Jonathan W.C., "Bioelectrohydrogenesis and inhibition of methanogenic activity in microbial electrolysis cells - A review" (2017). Biology Faculty Publications & Presentations. 144.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/bio_facpubs/144
Embargo Period
7-12-2018
Comments
Accepted manuscript version of Biotechnology Advances 2017 Nov 1;35(6):758-771. doi: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2017.07.004. Epub 2017 Jul 12.
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