Using Microbial Electrolysis Cells (MECs) for Wastewater Treatment

Using Microbial Electrolysis Cells (MECs) for Wastewater TreatmentMicrobial electrolysis cells are devices that produce hydrogen gas electrochemically (abiotically) at the cathode from current generated by bacteria from the degradation of organic matter. Energy is required to be put into the system (a voltage is added to the circuit) because the potential generated by the bacteria alone is insufficient to drive hydrogen gas evolution. We review here recent tests...Author(s)Bruce LoganRachel WagnerRoland CusickPriscilla SelemboSourceProceedings of the Water Environment FederationSubjectSession 15 - Microbial Fuel CellsDocument typeConference PaperPublisherWater Environment FederationPrint publication date Jan, 2009ISSN1938-6478SICI1938-6478(20090101)2009:17L.536;1-DOI10.2175/193864709793956130Volume / Issue2009 / 17Content sourceWEFTECFirst / last page(s)536 - 541Copyright2009Word count225Subject keywordsMicrobial fuel cellsmicrobial electrolysis cellsbiohydrogenwastewater treatment