New applications and performance of bioelectrochemical systems |
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Authors: | Hubertus V M Hamelers Annemiek Ter Heijne Tom H J A Sleutels Adriaan W Jeremiasse David P B T B Strik Cees J N Buisman |
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Institution: | (1) Sub-Department of Environmental Technology, Wageningen University, Bomenweg 2, P.O. Box 8129, 6700 EV Wageningen, The Netherlands;(2) Wetsus, Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology, Agora 1, P.O. Box 1113, 8900 CC Leeuwarden, The Netherlands;(3) Laboratory of Physical Chemistry and Colloid Science, Wageningen University, Dreijenplein 6, P.O. Box 8038, 6700 EK Wageningen, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | Bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) are emerging technologies which use microorganisms to catalyze the reactions at the anode
and/or cathode. BES research is advancing rapidly, and a whole range of applications using different electron donors and acceptors
has already been developed. In this mini review, we focus on technological aspects of the expanding application of BESs. We
will analyze the anode and cathode half-reactions in terms of their standard and actual potential and report the overpotentials
of these half-reactions by comparing the reported potentials with their theoretical potentials. When combining anodes with
cathodes in a BES, new bottlenecks and opportunities arise. For application of BESs, it is crucial to lower the internal energy
losses and increase productivity at the same time. Membranes are a crucial element to obtain high efficiencies and pure products
but increase the internal resistance of BESs. The comparison between production of fuels and chemicals in BESs and in present
production processes should gain more attention in future BES research. By making this comparison, it will become clear if
the scope of BESs can and should be further developed into the field of biorefineries. |
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