Research Projects

The growing population and energy demand necessitate the search for sustainable energy sources. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a promising solution for cleaning wastewater and producing electricity. MFC microorganisms can generate power and pollute, but their performance is influenced by factors like system construction, electrode and substrate characteristics, microbe presence, and messenger requirements. MFCs require a special type of electrode material, which must be affordable, simple to use, biocompatible, and scalable. Biomass-derived porous carbon materials are being considered for use in MFCs due to their 3D structure, redox metal oxide doping, and increased surface area for biofilm adhesion. This research aims to build carbon metal-doped polymer electrodes from biomass both anode and cathode, increasing operational surface area and conducting surface. Recent advancements in optimization algorithms for MFCs are also discussed, with an in-depth assessment of optimization methodologies to investigate the efficacy of MFCs in textile industry effluent.