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Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Applications for Sludge Valorization

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Interparticle surface interactions between the sludge are a dominant factor in the development of purification technology. The interplay between coagulation/flocculation and stabilization is heavily dependent on the colloidal characteristics of the sludge in water, where when the surfaces possess charges, the interactions can be summarized by the classical DLVO theory. The basis of this theory considers many factors including the chemical composition of the sludge particles and water components such as extracellular polymeric substances and heavy metals. Sludge stabilization is an essential procedure in anaerobic digestion, where polymeric coagulants are commonly added to convert the sludge into priceless energy sources. This green energy can also be generated through microbial fuel cell technology by utilizing sludge waste.

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Abdul Rahman, A.M.N.A., Ahamad Said, M.N., Shafiq, M.D. (2023). Sewage Sludge Particle Surface Interactions: Technology and Purification Approaches. In: Mohd Zaini Makhtar, M., Shukor, H., Yaser, A.Z. (eds) Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Applications for Sludge Valorization. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1083-0_9

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