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Electro-Microbiology: A Green Approach for Energy and Environment Sustainability

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  • Manisha Phour

    (Research and Education Promotion Association (REPA), 1 Chome-1-1 Kumoji, Naha 900-0015, Okinawa, Japan)

  • Mir Sayed Shah Danish

    (Energy Systems (Chubu Electric Power), Funded Research Division, Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Furocho, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya 464-8601, Aichi, Japan
    Department of Electrical and Electronics, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Ryukyus, 1 Senbaru, Nishihara 903-0213, Okinawa, Japan)

  • Najib Rahman Sabory

    (Department of Energy Engineering, Kabul University, Jamal Mina, 3rd District, Kabul 1006, Afghanistan)

  • Mikaeel Ahmadi

    (Department of Electrical and Electronics, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Ryukyus, 1 Senbaru, Nishihara 903-0213, Okinawa, Japan)

  • Tomonobu Senjyu

    (Department of Electrical and Electronics, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Ryukyus, 1 Senbaru, Nishihara 903-0213, Okinawa, Japan)

Abstract

Energy scarcity and environmental degradation have developed into major worldwide challenges. Electro-microbiology has the potential to turn trash into environmentally friendly and sustainable resources. Low power density MFCs remain a viable option for disposing of organic waste, as they are more cost-effective than previous methods. Coordination between researchers with diverse backgrounds is required to issues look at the new gates in waste to energy issues. Biocathodes are necessary for electrosynthesis because they require microorganisms to function as an electron source and then catalyze chemical synthesis. Organic compounds may be synthesized using discarded CO 2 as a carbon source, reducing the requirement for considerable quantities of arable land. Additionally, the proposed approach can be sustainable and carbon neutral when a renewable energy source is explored. An additional benefit of microbial-assisted chemical synthesis with MECs is that it enables the production of valuable chemicals from wastewater while producing electricity. This study examines the sustainable approaches for green energy by discussing bioelectrochemical and electrochemical resources and technologies.

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  • Manisha Phour & Mir Sayed Shah Danish & Najib Rahman Sabory & Mikaeel Ahmadi & Tomonobu Senjyu, 2022. "Electro-Microbiology: A Green Approach for Energy and Environment Sustainability," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(17), pages 1-15, August.
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