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Increased anthropogenic activities and consumption of natural resources have led to the decline in fossil fuel. To resolve an increasing global demand in energy, a source of sustainable and environmentally friendly energy is needed. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) represent the latest advancement in bioelectricity production. This technology harnesses the electrons released by microbes as they metabolize organic substrates, transferring them from the anode to the cathode through an external circuit to generate energy. In our study, we investigated the efficacy of organic substrate cow dung, as electron donors in the presence of microorganisms for bioelectricity generation. A salt bridge was employed between the anode and cathode chambers to facilitate proton transfer. Our findings indicate that MFCs constructed in this manner can effectively produce electricity from organic waste, offering a potential solution to the ongoing global energy crisis. The experimental readings from this substrate were monitored over a period of 5 days, with the performance being evaluated based on the voltage generated. The highest recorded values for the generated parameters were 1.31mV. These Dual chamber microbial fuel cells as a promising technology for future energy solutions.
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