A comparative study of bioelectrochemical systems with established anaerobic/aerobic processes

Biomass can be considered the most abundant source of renewable energy on this planet and also the most viable green alternative to the conventional energy sources. The review work encompasses the study of bioelectrochemical systems (BES) and various types of BES in usage and their multifarious applications, their mechanisms, and variations. In the past few decades, microbial fuel cells have made their presence felt wherein biomass energy can be converted to electrical energy. The study also dwells on the various challenges related to the conversion rates and yields. The work will also entail the various aspects associated with anaerobic and aerobic processes, technologies, their advantages and disadvantages, and some recently developed technologies like AnMBR. The pros and cons of all the technologies have been discussed in detail.