Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC), a bio-electrochemical device created by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G), may generate green energy by purifying wastewater.
According to IIT-G sources, the utilisation of organic materials like waste water in MFC makes it an environmentally benign technology that provides a dual benefit of bioelectricity generation and trash management.The study was funded by a grant from the Central Government’s Department of Science and Technology (DST).Prof. Mihir Kumar Purkait and his PhD student Mukesh Sharma of the Department of Chemical Engineering are leading the charge.
According to the institute’s announcement, the bio-electrochemical gadget turns chemical energy inherent in organic substrates into electrical energy via bacteria.
According to Purkait, the research shows that the created CEMs are less expensive and work better than other membranes, assisting in charge separation and potential development.
Rapid population growth has resulted in increased energy demands and environmental concerns, prompting the development of renewable and sustainable energy technologies.
According to the statement, in addition to many renewable energy sources (solar, wind, tidal, and geothermal energy, among others), sustainable energy sources also include ‘Blue Energy’ sources of energy gathering, which have no negative environmental impact.
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