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Characterization of Microbial Fuel Cells Enriched Using Cr(VI)-Containing Sludge

  • Ryu, Eun-Yeon (BIO-IT Fusion Technology Research Institute, Pusan National University) ;
  • Kim, Mi-A (Department of Microbiology, Pusan National University) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Joon (Department of Microbiology, Pusan National University)
  • Received : 2010.08.18
  • Accepted : 2010.11.10
  • Published : 2011.02.28
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Abstract

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) were successfully enriched using sludge contaminated with Cr(VI) and their characteristics were investigated. After enrichment, the charge of the final 10 peaks was 0.51 C ${\pm}$ 1.16%, and the anodic electrode was found to be covered with a biofilm. The enriched MFCs removed 93% of 5 mg/l Cr(VI) and 61% of 25 mg/l Cr(VI). 16S rDNA DGGE profiles from the anodic electrode indicated that ${\beta}$-Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, and Acinetobacter sp. dominated. This study is the first to report that electrochemically active and Cr(VI)-reducing bacteria could be enriched in the anode compartment of MFCs using Cr(VI)-containing sludge and demonstrates the Cr(VI) removal capability of such MFCs.

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