Microfluidic microbacterial fuel cell chips and related optimization methods

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16989963

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Benthic microbial biofuel cells (BMFCs) are a potential non-toxic and renewable source of underwater power. BMFCs function by coupling an anaerobic anode to an oxygenated cathode. However, current in-situ BMFCs on average produce less than 1W of power. Potential causes are internal ohmic resistance and low capture efficiency of the bacteria-generated charge due to macroscopic average distances between bacteria and electrodes.

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVYONE LIBERTY CENTER 875 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET SUITE 1425 OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH ARLINGTON VA 22203-1995

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Arias-Thode, Yolanda Meriah San Diego, US 8 14
Kartalov, Emil Paskalev Pacific Grove, US 9 198
Nguyen, Tricia San Diego, US 1 0

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