PE Sensors powered by benthic microbial fuel cells relaying data to autonomous underwater gateways-II
Abstract
PROJECT ABSTRACT A microbial fuel cell (MFC) is an engineered bioelectrochemical system, designed to convert biochemical to electrical energy, using bacteria to oxidize organic matter with the anode of a galvanic cell serving as an intermediate electron acceptor (Reimers, in press). Over the past decade, the Office of Naval Research has supported our research to develop seafloor nodes that incorporate MFC and power management subsystems with ocean sensing and acoustic communication components. We have incrementally advanced these nodes, working out issues of anode configuration, deployment, biofuel supplementation, power conversion, energy storage, sensor interfacing and data transfer. We now have a robust design that is ready for application. This proposal describes the steps to implement application of MFC technology at an offshore continental slope site where long-term monitoring of environmental change is of scientific importance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141512145
Entities
People
- Clare Reimers
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Oregon State University
- United States Navy