C.6 Microbial fuel cells (HL)
Understandings: Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a possible sustainable energy source using different carbohydrates or substrates present in waste waters as the fuel. Guidance: The Geobacter species of bacteria, for example, can be used in some cells to oxidize the ethanoate ions (CH COO-) under anaerobic conditions. Video Rating: / 5