VSP to explore collaboration on microbial fuel cell with SPAWAR and NRL
Abstract
VSP to explore collaboration on microbial fuel cell with SPAWAR and NRL:a. For last two decades, research in MFC focuses on enhancing the electricity production through: (1) selection and usage of better proton exchange membrane; (2) Optimization anode architecture and design; (3) Optimization cathode architecture and design; and (4) Optimization of overall MFC design. However, power generation by MFC is still considered relatively low to date, and there is no pilot or full-scale MFC system successfully demonstrated or commercialized to date, except sediment MFC in the undersea environment. However, the performance of sediment MFC in undersea environment can still be further enhanced by: (1) reducing the internal resistance of the MFC; (2) enhancing the oxygen reduction kinetics at the cathode; and (3) developing of better anode with efficient current collection. b. ONR/SSC PAC and DoD in general are interested in utilizing MFC power for a number of applications including ISR in remote locations. c. Code 34, SSC PAC and NRL d. Discussions about common research goals in MFC, explore common interests and to explore the drafting of a joint research proposal on MFC for undersea environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N629091612105
Entities
People
- How Yong Ng
Organizations
- National University of Singapore
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy