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Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are widely recognized as a viable technology for producing energy and removing toxic pollutants from wastewater. This reference text covers the electrochemical performance of MFCs, the basic mechanisms, operating factors, step-by-step synthesis, materials required for high electrochemical performance and a comparison with other bioelectrochemical approaches in terms of energy generation. The book provides significant coverage of the commercial status, trends and performance of MFCs. All aspects related to energy generation via MFCs are covered, including the organic substrate, electrode and biocathode roles, to provide the reader with clear mechanisms for advancement in MFCs technology. The book highlights the current gaps in research with future perspectives and helps researchers, postgraduate students and industry practitioners to understand the applications of MFCs in the field of wastewater treatment and energy generation. Key Features: Covers the electrochemical performance of microbial fuel cells (MFCs) including the basic mechanisms, operating factors, step-by-step synthesis and required materials for high electrochemical performance Includes a comparison with other bioelectrochemical approaches in terms of energy generation Provides significant coverage of the commercial status, trends and performance of MFCs Provides readers with clear mechanisms for advancement in MFC technology Highlights the current gaps in research with future perspectives

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Dr. Mohamad Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim is an associate professor in the School of Chemical Sciences at Universiti Sains Malaysia. He obtained his Ph.D. in 1999 from Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA. He has published more than 120 journal articles, 17 book chapters, and 5 academic books throughout his 20-year career. Dr. Asim Ali Yaqoob completed his Ph.D. (2021) from the School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). His area of interest is energy generation coupled with wastewater treatment, and his current project is on microbial fuel cells. He has published 28 articles in highly reputed journals and several book chapters. He is also a co-author of an academic book (Graphene: A Versatile Advanced Material) published by USM Press, Malaysia, and one edited book by Springer Nature. Dr. Akil Ahmad is currently working at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia as Assistant Professor in Chemistry and has seven years experience as Research Fellow, Teaching Fellow, Postdoc and Visiting Researcher from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia. He has completed Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (2011).

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