Open AccessMini Recap on Electricigens Biosensor and Their Applicability
Author(s) -
Rishika Khanagwal,
Shamama Ahmed,
Mohd. Muazzam
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
current journal of applied science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2457-1024
DOI - 10.9734/cjast/2021/v40i4131605
Subject(s) - microbial fuel cell , biochemical engineering , biosensor , environmental science , computer science , nanotechnology , process engineering , engineering , electricity generation , materials science , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics
Microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a favourable platform for continuous energy generation and monitoring wastewater treatment due to the electrochemically active microbes backing. Their considerable usage is in removing pollutants or toxic elements as a water softener in biosensors and formation of a few compounds. Despite various drawbacks predominantly including insufficient power supply, frequent noticeable growth in microbiological, chemical, and electrochemical viewpoints enables envisioning microbial fuel cell (MFC) biosensors as standard future analytical technology. This review summarizes the basic concepts, general understanding of the important associated terms with examples. The in situ online monitoring approach draws a special attention to the applicability part that majorly entails quantitative analysis of BOD and toxicants, along with additional benefits like monitoring specific microbial activity, MIC sensing, powering other sensors externally, antibiotic detection etc. Insight to modern strategies including miniaturization along with modified versions for better sensing is also provided. This paper briefs the microbial fuel cell (MFC)s as biosensors including the challenges and its future perspective.