The Potential of Microbial Fuel Cells as a Dual Solution for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment and Energy Generation: A Case Study

The Potential of Microbial Fuel Cells as a Dual Solution for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment and Energy Generation: A Case Study

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are bio-electrochemical systems that harness microorganisms to convert organic pollutants in wastewater directly into electricity, offering a dual solution for sustainable wastewater treatment and renewable energy generation. This paper presents a holistic techno-economic...

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Main Authors:	Shajjadur Rahman Shajid, Monjur Mourshed, Md. Golam Kibria, Bahman Shabani
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:	Energies
Subjects:	microbial fuel cell waste-to-energy sustainability
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/14/3725
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