Electricity generation using microbial fuel cells
US8524402B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A microbial fuel cell for generating electricity. The microbial fuel cell includes an anode and a cathode electrically coupled to the anode. The anode is in contact with a first fluid including microorganisms capable of catalyzing the oxidation of ammonium. The anode is in contact with a second fluid including microorganisms capable of catalyzing the reduction of nitrite. The anode and the cathode may be housed in a single compartment, and the cathode may rotate with respect to the anode. The microbial fuel cell can be used to remove ammonium from wastewater, to generate electricity, or both.
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