Minimalistic soil microbial fuel cells for bioremediation of recalcitrant pollutants

Increased human, agricultural and industrial activities along with improper waste disposal leads to high levels of soil contamination accumulation recalcitrant contaminants in the environment. This global issue demands use green sustainable technologies microbial fuel cells (SMFC) can be a potential solution. We adopted minimalistic designs, based on low-cost carbon materials without any expensive catalyst membrane, which makes SMFCs suitable for in-field applications. investigated ability indigenous population organic as source enrichment electroactive consortium was monitored over time onto electrode surface SMFCs. tested performance contaminated pesticide hydrocarbons compare process respect case non-contaminated soil.