Microbial Electrochemical Technologies [electronic resource].

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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Preface -- Table of Contents -- PART-I: Fundamentals of Microbial Electrochemistry: Novel Microbial Pathways and Electron Transfer Mechanisms -- 1: Extracellular Electron Transport in Geobacter and Shewanella: A Comparative Description -- 2: Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy: A Noninvasive Tool for Performance Assessment of Bioelectrochemical Systems -- 3: Understanding Bioelectrochemical Limitations via Impedance Spectroscopy

PART-II: Optimizing Microbial Electrochemical Systems: Microbial Ecology of Biofilms and Electroactive Microorganisms Strain Improvement -- 4: Steering Redox Metabolism in Pseudomonas putida with Microbial Electrochemical Technologies -- 5: Monitoring Electron Transfer Rates of Electrode-Respiring Cells -- 6: Electrode-Assisted Fermentations: Their Limitations and Future Research Directions -- 7: Challenges and Opportunities of Microbial Symbiosis for Electrosynthesis Applications

PART-III: Applications of Microbial Electrochemical Systems in Wastewater Treatment, Bioenergy, Biosensors and Electrosynthesis -- 8: Microbial Electrolysis Cell (MEC): A Versatile Technology for Hydrogen, Value-added Chemicals Production and Wastewater Treatment -- 9: Mechanisms of Heavy Metal Separation in Bioelectrochemical Systems and Relative Significance of Precipitation -- 10: Photosynthetic Algal Microbial Fuel Cell for Simultaneous NH3-N Removal and Bioelectricity Generation -- 11: Nutrients Removal and Recovery in Bioelectrochemical Systems

12: Microbial Fuel Cells: Treatment Efficiency and Comparative Bioelectricity Production from Various Wastewaters -- 13: Bioelectrochemical Systems for Sustainable Groundwater Denitrification and Removal of Arsenic and Chromium -- 14: An Overview of Carbon and Nanoparticles Application in Bioelectrochemical System for Energy Production and Resource Recovery -- 15: Opportunities for Hydrogen Production from Urban/Industrial Wastewater in Bioelectrochemical Systems -- 16: Microbial Fuel Cell Sensors for Water and Wastewater Monitoring

17: Bioelectrochemical Enhancement and Intensification of Methane Production from Anaerobic Digestion -- 18: Fluidized Bed Electrodes in Microbial Electrochemistry -- 19: Electricity Production from Carbon Monoxide and Syngas in a Thermophilic Microbial Fuel Cell -- 20: Microbial Electrochemical Technology Drives Metal Recovery -- 21: Plant-Microbial Fuel Cells Serve the Environment and People: Breakthroughs Leading to Emerging Applications -- PART-IV: Applications of Microbial Electrochemical Systems in Bioremediation

22: Degradation and Mineralization of Recalcitrant Compounds in Bioelectrochemical Systems

This book encompasses the most updated and recent account of research and implementation of Microbial Electrochemical Technologies (METs) from pioneers and experienced researchers in the field who have been workingon the interfacebetween electrochemistry and microbiology/biotechnology for many years. It provides a holistic view of the METs, detailing the functional mechanisms, operational configurations, influencing factors governing the reaction process and integration strategies. The book not only provides historical perspectives of the technology and its evolution over the years but also the most recent examples of up-scaling and near future commercialization, making it a must-read for researchers, students, industry practitioners and science enthusiasts. Key Features: Introduces novel technologies that can impact the future infrastructure at the water-energy nexus. Outlines methodologies development and application of microbial electrochemical technologies and details out the illustrations of microbial and electrochemical concepts. Reviews applications across a wide variety of scales, from power generation in the laboratory to approaches. Discusses techniques such as molecular biology and mathematical modeling; the future development of this promising technology; and the role of the system components for the implementation of bioelectrochemical technologies for practical utility. Explores key challenges for implementing these systems and compares them to similar renewable energy technologies, including their efficiency, scalability, system lifetimes, and reliability.

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