Online Microbial Fuel Cell Biofilm BOD Sensor
Lead Participant:
WH PARTNERSHIP LTD
Abstract
Monitoring of organic pollution in wastewater is a difficult challenge for the water treatment industry. Due to
infrequent sampling there is a high possibility that pollution could be discharged into the environment
undetected and lead to further problems downstream.
Bioelectrochemical sensing systems are an emerging technology which uses biofilms grown upon electrodes to
convert organic pollution into electricity. Based on the amount of electricity generated, the amount of organic
pollution can be determined. This approach can therefore be used to provide continuous online monitoring of
wastewaters in virtually real-time in comparison with existing measurements requiring 5 days.
The project will deliver a prototype sensor based on Bioelectrochemical Systems , capable of being retrofitted
to existing wastewater treatment plant infrastructure, in order to rapidly measure Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(organic pollution) and Toxicity.ublic Project Summary
infrequent sampling there is a high possibility that pollution could be discharged into the environment
undetected and lead to further problems downstream.
Bioelectrochemical sensing systems are an emerging technology which uses biofilms grown upon electrodes to
convert organic pollution into electricity. Based on the amount of electricity generated, the amount of organic
pollution can be determined. This approach can therefore be used to provide continuous online monitoring of
wastewaters in virtually real-time in comparison with existing measurements requiring 5 days.
The project will deliver a prototype sensor based on Bioelectrochemical Systems , capable of being retrofitted
to existing wastewater treatment plant infrastructure, in order to rapidly measure Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(organic pollution) and Toxicity.ublic Project Summary
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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WH PARTNERSHIP LTD | £49,898 | £ 29,939 |
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Participant |
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES | £9,529 | |
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE | £30,384 |
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