An integrated 45 L pilot microbial fuel cell system at a full-scale wastewater treatment plant

A 45 L MFC system was integrated into a large full-scale WWTP. Stable power output was obtained at extremely low COD concentrations of <130 mg/L. Power density positively correlated with wastewater temperature and conductivity. NERCOD and CE negatively correlated with COD influent concentrations. Full-scale MFC integration into WWTP would notable reduce overall energy demand. g r a p h i c a l a b s t r a c t

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