Hydrogen production microbial electrolysis cell

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In the following, the principles of bioelectrochemical hydrogen production using microbial electrolysis cells are described, and advantages,... 

Bioelectrochemical Hydrogen Production, Fig.1 Schematic layout of a microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) showing the anode and cathode chamber, the electrodes with attached biocatalysts, the membrane separator and the power supply, as well as the anodic and cathodic half reactions. AEM anion exchange membrane, CEM cation exchange membrane... 

Bioelectrochemical Hydrogen Production, Fig. 2 Comparison of the electrode reactions in a microbial fuel cell and microbial electrolysis cell and... 

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