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Microbial fuel cells for dye decolorization

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Microbial fuel cells are used for energy production, zero carbon dioxide emission and wastewater remediation. Textile industrial effluents contain organic and inorganic compounds that can fuel microbial fuel cells. Here, we review microorganisms that are used as biocatalyst for dye decolorization with energy production. We also present the most common electrodes, membranes and electrolytes used for dye decolorization with electricity production.

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We thank UGC-RGNF for support with doctoral fellowship (to Ilamathi R – F1 – 17.1/2014-15/RGNF-2014-15-SC-TAM-58583). The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by BRNS, Mumbai (2013/37C/47/BRNS/2189-7).

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Ilamathi, R., Jayapriya, J. Microbial fuel cells for dye decolorization. Environ Chem Lett 16, 239–250 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-017-0669-4

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