Bioremediation of wastewater through a quorum sensing triggered MFC: A sustainable measure for waste to energy concept. (1st May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sivasankar, Palaniappan; Poongodi, Subramaniam; Seedevi, Palaniappan; Sivakumar, Murugesan; Murugan, Tamilselvi; Loganathan, Sivakumar
• Is Part Of: Journal of environmental management. Volume 237(2019)
• Page Start: 84
• Page End: 93
• Publication Date: 2019-05-01
• Subjects: Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) -- Bioremediation -- Wastewater treatment -- Bioelectricity -- Autoinducer -- PQS; Environmental policy -- Periodicals; Environmental management -- Periodicals; Environment -- Periodicals; Ecology -- Periodicals; 363.705
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.01.075
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0301-4797

Abstract

Abstract: A mission for fast advancement has constrained us to unpredictably tap various natural assets. The reckless utilisation of fossil fuels led unmanageable wastes which have greatly affected our health and environment. Endeavours to address these difficulties have conveyed to the frontal area certain creative natural solutions particularly the utilisation of microbial digestion systems. In the previous two decades, the microbial fuel cell (MFC) innovation has caught the consideration of the researchers. The MFCs is a kind of bio-electrochemical framework with novel highlights, for example, power production, wastewater treatment, and biosensor applications. Lately, dynamic patterns in MFC inquire about on its synthetic, electrochemical, and microbiological perspectives have brought about its observable applications. The MFCs have begun as a logical interest, and in numerous regards, these remaining parts to be the situation. This is especially a result of the multidimensional uses of this eco-accommodating innovation. The innovation relies upon the electroactive microorganisms, prominently known as exoelectrogens. In the first place, it is the main innovation that can create energy out of waste, without the contribution of outer/extra energy. Modification of electrodes with nanomaterials, for example, gold nanoparticles and iron oxide nanoparticles or pretreatment techniques, for example, sonication and autoclave disinfection have indicated promising outcomes in improving MFC execution for power generation and wastewater treatment. The MFC innovation has been likewise explored for the remediation of different heavy metals and hazardous components, and to recognize the poisonous components in wastewater. What's more, the MFCs can be adjusted into microbial electrolysis cells to produce hydrogen energy from different natural sources. This article gives a thorough and cutting-edge appraisal of the novel magnitudes of the MFC. Highlights: Wastewaters can be efficiently treated through a quorum sensing triggered MFC, a sustainable remediation strategy. Quorum sensing molecules can enhance the inter and intra species communication and thus improve the MFC efficiency. Future bioremediation will solely rely on microbes and the MFC will be a potential addition for the remediation studies.