G040081 Fabrication and Characterization of Electrodes of Microbial Fuel cell

Abstract

Bio- Fuel Cell is promising technology to overcome global issue. But there are many problems in Bio-fuel cell using organism catalyst because research of this type of fuel cell is started in only few years. Purpose of this research is to obtain high electric power using new type of electrode in Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC). First, O.R.P (Oxidation Reduction Potential) in anode and cathode of MFC were measured to understand parameters determining E.M.F (Electromotive Force) in MFC. We use graphite plate as the electrode. At first, it is clarified that pH, concentration of glucose and yeast, and mass of yeast determine E.M.F of MFC. Moreover MFC showed high power using the electrode sputtered by Ar. In addition, the electrode painted CNT (Carbon Nanotube) by Ag pastel make MFC generating high current density and high power.