Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering، جلد ۴۳، شماره ۲، صفحات ۷۱۴-۷۲۵

عنوان فارسی
چکیده فارسی مقاله
کلیدواژه‌های فارسی مقاله

عنوان انگلیسی Mustard (Brassica Nigra) Cake Powder Biochar/Nafion Composite as ORR Catalyst in Single Chambered Air Cathode MFC
چکیده انگلیسی مقاله The electrocatalytic activity of a cathode catalyst is one of the vital factors in the performance of a Single Chambered Air Cathode - Microbial Fuel Cell (SCAC-MFC). Developing a minimal-cost, highly efficient electrocatalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) is essential for expanding MFC's utilization, scale-up, and commercialization. In the present study, Mustard Cake Powder Biochar (MCPB) is produced by pyrolysis at 600˚C. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) revealed the presence of a non-homogeneous porous structure. Based on pore size analysis, mesoporous structures are identified. The surface area is 1.732 m2/g by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis. Fourier Transform InfraRed (FT-IR) spectroscopy and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) confirm the presence of more oxygen functional groups and high nitrogen content in the carbon matrix. Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) and XPS show transition elements that enhance ORR activity. Electrochemical characters have been identified by adopting Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) and Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV). Electrochemical analyses reveal the existence of a two-electron pathway with 2.2 electrons transferred per oxygen molecule. The maximum power density obtained is 11.5±30 mW/m. This study shows that MCPB exhibits ORR electrocatalytic properties and is suitable as an inexpensive cathode catalyst in SCAC-MFC. Further pyrolysis at a higher temperature, chemical activation, and doping of heteroatoms like N, P, and Fe may enhance its electrocatalytic property with a four-electron pathway.
کلیدواژه‌های انگلیسی مقاله Mustard Cake Powder Biochar,Oxygen reduction reaction,Cathode Catalyst,Microbial fuel cell

نویسندگان مقاله C. Subha |
Department of Civil Engineering, Ramco Institute of Technology, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

A.K. Priya |
Department of Civil Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, INDIA


نشانی اینترنتی https://ijcce.ac.ir/article_708251_30506788651e124eb20e774930b8ac05.pdf
فایل مقاله فایلی برای مقاله ذخیره نشده است
کد مقاله (doi)
زبان مقاله منتشر شده en
موضوعات مقاله منتشر شده
نوع مقاله منتشر شده
برگشت به: صفحه اول پایگاه   |   نسخه مرتبط   |   نشریه مرتبط   |   فهرست نشریات