RESUMO
Photosynthetic microbial fuel cells (PMFCs) are novel bioelectrochemical transducers that employ microalgae to generate oxygen, organic metabolites and electrons. Conventional PMFCs employ non-eco-friendly membranes, catalysts and phosphate buffer solution. Eliminating the membrane, buffer and catalyst can make the MFC a practical possibility. Therefore, single chambered (SPMFC) were constructed and operated at different recirculation flow rates (0, 40 and 240â¯ml/min) under bufferless conditions. Furthermore, maximum power density of 4.06â¯mW/m2, current density of 46.34â¯mA/m2 and open circuit potential of 0.43â¯V and low internal resistance of 611.8â¯Ω were obtained at 40â¯ml/min. Based on the results it was decided that SPMFC was better for operation at 40â¯ml/min. Therefore, these findings provided progressive insights for future pilot and industrial scale studies of PMFCs.
