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Cedar Wood-Based Biochar: Properties, Characterization, and Applications as Anodes in Microbial Fuel Cell

Bataillou, Gregory, Lee, Carine, Monnier, Virginie, Gerges, Tony, Sabac, Andrei, Vollaire, Christian, Haddour, Naoufel·2022·Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
DOI 10.1007/s12010-022-03997-3
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In this study, the relationship between pyrolysis temperature of woody biomass and physicochemical properties of derived biochar was investigated for microbial fuel cell (MFC) application. Physical and chemical properties of biochar were characterized for different pyrolysis temperatures. Results showed that biochar obtained at 400 °C was not conductor, while biochars prepared at 600 °C, 700 °C, and 900 °C exhibited decreased electrical resistivity of (7 ± 6) × 10 3 Ω.m, (1.8 ± 0.2) Ω.m, and (16 ± 3) × 10 -3 Ω.m, respectively. Rising pyrolysis temperature from 400 to 700 °C exhibited honeycomb-like macroporous structures of biochar with an increase in the specific surface area from 310 to 484 m 2 .g -1 . However, the production of biochar at 900 °C reduced its specific surface area to 136 m 2 .g -1 and caused the loss of the ordered honeycomb structure. MFCs using anodes based on biochar prepared at 900 °C produced maximum power densities ((9.9 ± 0.6) mW.m -2 ) higher than that obtained with biochar pyrolyzed at 700 °C ((5.8 ± 0.1) mW.m -2 ) and with conventional carbon felt anodes ((1.9 ± 0.2) mW.m -2 ). SEM images of biochar-based anodes indicated the clogging of macropores in honeycomb structure of biochar prepared at 700 °C by growth of electroactive biofilms, which might impede the supply of substrate and the removal of metabolites from the inside of the electrode. These findings highlight that electrical conductivity of biochar is the major parameter for ensuring effici…

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Authors
Bataillou, G., Lee, C., Monnier, V., Gerges, T., Sabac, A., Vollaire, C., & Haddour, N.
Affiliations
Lyon 1 Université (FR)
Corresponding author
Haddour, Naoufel
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Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2022-06-06
Volume
194
Issue
9
Pages
4169-4186
ISSN
  • 0273-2289 (ISSN-L)
  • 1559-0291
DOI
10.1007/s12010-022-03997-3
OpenAlex
W4281651620
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CNRS-MITI interdisciplinary programs (Changement Climatique- AAP 2020: 308211)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Engineering › Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Fuel Technology › Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Electrical and Electronic Engineering › Fuel Cells and Related Materials
Keywords
biochar, cedar wood, pyrolysis temperature, electrical conductivity, specific surface area, power density, electroactive biofilms, woody biomass
MeSH terms
Bioelectric Energy Sources, Charcoal, Electrodes, Wood

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Bataillou, G., Lee, C., Monnier, V., Gerges, T., Sabac, A., Vollaire, C., & Haddour, N. (2022). Cedar Wood-Based Biochar: Properties, Characterization, and Applications as Anodes in Microbial Fuel Cell. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-022-03997-3