Johnson Sarah M., Chen Liu, Rodriguez Carlos, Kim David H.
Microbial Flow Fuel Cells (MFFCs) — Biofilm-free operation with flowing planktonic bacteria Eliminates mass transport limitations of conventional biofilm-based MFCs
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This breakthrough study presents a revolutionary flow-based microbial fuel cell design that eliminates biofilm limitations through redox mediator technology. Using planktonic Shewanella bacteria with artificial redox mediators, the system achieves extraordinary current densities exceeding 40 mA/cm². The flow configuration enables continuous operation with superior mass transfer, resulting in unprecedented power performance compared to traditional biofilm-based systems.