Description
Microbial Electrochemical Systems highlights major challenges in large scale operation and presents the future scope of these techniques to make treatment processes more sustainable as new hybrid technologies combining algae, bacteria, and chemical agents are being developed for sustainable wastewater treatment processes. This book delves into the latest advancements in Microbial Electrochemical Systems, emphasizing the major obstacles faced during large-scale operations and outlining the future potential of these techniques to enhance sustainability in treatment processes. As urbanization and intensive agriculture increase, the variety and concentration of contaminants in wastewater continue to grow. The book addresses these evolving challenges with innovative solutions.Moreover, the book emphasizes the limitations of conventional wastewater treatment methods, which often require longer processing times and higher energy input. By exploring the potential of Microbial Electrochemical Systems (MES), the book offers insights into a more sustainable approach to wastewater treatment. It also highlights the global significance of adopting these advanced technologies to cope with the rising levels of pollutants due to modern detergents, soaps, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides. The comprehensive examination of MES in this book provides a clear understanding of how these systems can revolutionize wastewater management.- Discusses the fundamentals of biological wastewater treatment and bio-electrochemical systems- Compares advantages, limitations, and promising solutions of different types of energy recovery options from wastewater- Summarizes recent trends and developments in Microbial Electrochemical Systems for achieving sustainable wastewater treatment- Includes carbon capture and resource recovery other than energy from wastewater using Microbial Electrochemical Systems
Table of Contents
1. Microbial desalination cell: Design and applications2. Integration of Phytoremediation and Electrokinetics: Future Treatment Techniques for Contaminated Soil and Water3. A hybrid system for a wastewater-based biorefinery using Microalgae Fuel Cells and algal technology4. Bioelectrochemical Scope for Recovery and Removal of Heavy Metals from Industrial Effluents5. Microbial Desalination Cell Technology: Sustainable Approach for Desalination, Electricity Generation and Wastewater Treatment6. Challenges in the scale-up of microbial electrochemical technologies for wastewater treatment7. Bio electrochemical systems: Basic concepts and Types8. Microbial Electrochemical Systems - Anaerobic digestion - A hybrid system for industrial effluent treatment and energy recovery9. Fig.1. a. Typical ASP process; b. UASB reactor; c. MBBR systemAugmented energy recovery from wastewater treatment using photogranules10. Microbial Fuel Cells: A Holistic Review of Design, Substrate and Microbes Selection, Influencing Factors, and Applications11. Microbial Electrochemical Systems Based Heavy Metal Removal and Recovery from Industrial Wastewater12. Recovery of Bioenergy from Wastewater – A Greener Approach13. Microbial Fuel Cells Coupled with Algal Technology: A Hybrid System for Municipal Wastewater-Based Biorefineries14. Wastewater Resource Harnessing: Applications and Challenges of Microbial Electrochemical Technologies
