ZnO-Fe-N/C bimetallic electrocatalysts with antibacterial activity for durable oxygen reduction in microbial fuel cells

Key Points

• The aim is to enhance the performance of microbial fuel cells by developing a bimetallic electrocatalyst with antibacterial properties.
• Developed a ZnO-Fe-N/C bimetallic electrocatalyst
• Conducted performance assessments for the oxygen reduction reaction
• Evaluated antibacterial activity against biofouling
• Significant improvement in oxygen reduction reaction efficiency
• Reduction of biofouling on the cathode surface
• Enhanced durability and performance of microbial fuel cells