Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
August 2010
Patent Number
7767323
Abstract
A modified microbial fuel cell with a halogen salt or salt water oxidizer. The fuel cell is a batch cell, but flow-through cell embodiments are also envisioned. The cathode and anode are separated by a cation exchange membrane or saline bridge. The anode contains microorganisms in media or various water bed sediments. The cathode contains water and a halogenated salt oxidizer. The fuel cells operated continuously for over 3 months, providing approximately 10 times more power than those in the current literature for batch cells.
Application Number
11/959,981
Recommended Citation
Cardenas-Valencia, Andres M.; Cardenas, Michelle L.; and Langebrake, Larry, "Microbial fuel cell" (2010). USF Patents. 507.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/507
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
12/19/2007
Primary/U.S. Class
429/2
