The combined effect of a carbon sleeve and carbon veil as an anode electrode in enhancing microbial fuel cell performance.

ABSTRACT: In this study, a novel composite anode electrode for microbial fuel cells (MFCs) was developed by wrapping a carbon sleeve around the surface of carbon veil. While the carbon veil is widely used due to its biocompatibility and surface area, its poor mechanical strength limits long-term operation. The novelty of the study lies in reinforcing the flexible, non-woven carbon veil with a mechanically robust and tubular carbon sleeve layer without compromising performance. This composite electrode (carbon veil + carbon sleeve) improved mechanical integrity and in addition, facilitated better biofilm development. Over a 5 week operation, the composite anode achieved a maximum power output of 527.7 μW, a 3-fold increase compared to using the carbon veil alone (175.5 μW). SEM analysis confirms biof

SUBMITTER: Singh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12580964 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature