Microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology has received considerable attention in the field of wastewater treatment over the past decade. This technology can simultaneously generate electricity and treat ...

Microbial biofuels research explores how microorganisms can be engineered and cultivated to convert renewable resources into liquid and gaseous fuels with ...

Biodegradable waste from plant and animal sources released into freshwater ecosystems is a significant environmental concern. Nonetheless, current methods for assessing water quality seem more or less ...

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new fuel cell that uses naturally occurring soil bacteria to generate electricity for underground ...

A sensor buried in a farm field has two ways to stay powered. A battery that will die. Or a solar panel that will get caked ...

A study led by researchers at McGill University has found that certain concentrations of urine can improve the efficiency of ...

Africa's energy trilemma requires solutions that are sufficient, affordable, and sustainable amidst growing demand. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) convert organic waste into clean energy, promising rural ...

Researchers have prototyped sensor-packed robot bugs that mimic biological digestive systems to meet energy needs, employ a Janus interface for a steady supply of nutrients and move on the water's ...

The discharge of organic effluents—biodegradable waste materials from plants and animals—into freshwater bodies is a significant environmental concern, affecting the health and sustainability of these ...