Microbial fuel cells: A path to green, renewable energy

Abstract

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are clean, renewable energy sources and they generate self-sustaining clean energy through cellular respiration. MFCs do not require any external energy to operate and do not emit any excess greenhouse gases. MFCs can also be used for bioremediation by removing toxic materials by respiring a variety of metals and other harmful elements including iron and uranium. In this article, we have discussed the principles and designs of biofuel cells.