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Microbial fuel cell and method

US7927749B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Xerox Corporation · US

Inventors

Joseph A. Swift · Ontario, US
Michael A. Butler · Albuquerque, US
Stanley J. Wallace · Victor, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 2, 2010
Grant date	Apr 19, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 2, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E60/50
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A microbial fuel cell includes a cell housing having first and second chambers. The first chamber is adapted for containing a fluid including a biomas. The second chamber is adapted for containing an oxygenated fluid. A cathode extends into the cell housing second chamber and an anode segment of an electrode assembly extends into the cell housing first chamber. The electrode assembly has multiple, substantially aligned, fibers. The outer surfaces of the fibers of the anode segment are adapted for receiving a biofilm.

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