Performance Analysis of a Microbial Fuel Cell Using Solid Waste as Substrate in Terms of Various Parameters

Solid organic waste is a substantial environmental concern nowadays and is at catastrophic levels worldwide. Composting technique, a type of natural decomposition, is currently utilized extensively to handle organic waste. This study investigated the impact of cellulose-based substrates, including wheat and rice straw, on a solid microbial fuel cell (SMFC). Furthermore, the operating parameters, for instance, pH, moisture content, etc., were examined to check their influence on the on the power performance. According to the results, the substrate and moisture content had the most significant effects on SMFC. A superior SMFC power output would be attained if the rice straw had a moisture level of 60%, a pH value of 6–8, and these factors combined. These results would offer helpful information about the use of solid organic waste in SMFC.