Effect of ammonium and nitrate on current generation using dual-cathode microbial fuel cells |
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Authors: | Jang Jae Kyung Choi Jung Eun Ryou Young Sun Lee Sung Hyoun Lee Eun Young |
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Institution: | Energy and Environmental Engineering Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration, Suwon 441-707, Korea. jkjang1052@korea.kr |
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Abstract: | These studies were conducted to determine the effects of various concentrations of ammonium and nitrate on current generation using dual-cathode microbial fuel cells (MFCs). Current generation was not affected by ammonium up to 51.8+/-0.0 mg/l, whereas 103.5+/-0.0 mg/l ammonium chloride reduced the current slightly. On the other hand, when 60.0+/-0.0 and 123.3+/-0.1 mg/l nitrate were supplied, the current was decreased from 10.23+/-0.07 mA to 3.20+/-0.24 and 0.20+/-0.01 mA, respectively. Nitrate did not seem to serve as a fuel for current generation in these studies. At this time, COD and nitrate removal were increased except at 123+/-0.1 mg NO(3)(-)/l. These results show that proper management of ammonium and nitrate is very important for increasing the current in a microbial fuel cell. |
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