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This review examines the advancements in microbial fuel cells (MFCs) focusing on their performance and applications in wastewater treatment and energy generation.

December 10, 2025Plant Science TodayOpen Access

Microbial fuel cells: A sustainable approach for environmental remediation and green energy generation

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MSM H K SangiliTamil Nadu Agricultural University TKT. KalaiselviTamil Nadu Agricultural University ABA BharaniTamil Nadu Agricultural University

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Review demonstrates high chemical oxygen demand removal in microbial fuel cells, highlighting their potential for renewable electricity and environmental remediation.

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This review examines the advancements in microbial fuel cells (MFCs) focusing on their performance and applications in wastewater treatment and energy generation.
Survey of MFC research advancements from 2015 to 2025.
Analysis of key performance metrics like power densities and chemical oxygen demand removal efficiencies.
Discussion on the role of electrogenic bacteria and technology components such as anode and cathode chambers.
Power densities typically range from 100 to 2000 mW/m².
Chemical oxygen demand removal efficiencies between 60% and 90% across various organic substrates.
MFCs effectively degrade pollutants while generating bioelectricity from waste streams.

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Sangili et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69401b262d562116f28f7a23 https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.11222

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Review demonstrates high chemical oxygen demand removal in microbial fuel cells, highlighting their potential for renewable electricity and environmental remediation.

Microbial fuel cells: A sustainable approach for environmental remediation and green energy generation

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Microbial fuel cells: A sustainable approach for environmental remediation and green energy generation

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