Study on the Synergistic Mechanism of Simultaneous Wastewater Degradation and Power Generation in Modified Biochar-Based Microbial Fuel Cells_Vol. 3 No. 4 (JIEM 2025)_Journal of Industry and Engineering Management (ISSN: 2959-0612)

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Study on the Synergistic Mechanism of Simultaneous Wastewater Degradation and Power Generation in Modified Biochar-Based Microbial Fuel Cells

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jiem.202503411

Author(s)

Zeng Yiwen

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Beijing Jiaotong University, Weihai Campus Weihai, Shandong, China

Abstract

Conventional wastewater treatment suffers from high energy consumption and significant carbon emissions. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) coupled with biochar electrodes can simultaneously remove pollutants and generate electricity. This paper summarizes research progress on biochar in MFCs. Addressing limitations such as poor conductivity and insufficient active sites, it proposes strategies including physical modification, chemical modification, biological modification, and composite modification to enhance power density and pollutant removal efficiency. Finally, it discusses challenges for large-scale implementation and explores potential technical pathways for low-carbon wastewater treatment.

Keywords

Microbial Fuel Cell; Biochar; Wastewater Treatment; Electrode Modification

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