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DOI 10.1002/ceat.201700539
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Title (Primary) Microbial electrochemical sensors for anaerobic digestion process control – performance of electroactive biofilms under real conditions
Author Kretzschmar, J.; Böhme, P.; Liebetrau, J.; Mertig, M.; Harnisch, F. ORCID logo
Source Titel Chemical Engineering & Technology
Year 2018
Department UMB
Volume 41
Issue 4
Page From 687
Page To 695
Language englisch
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Keywords Anaerobic digestion; Biosensor; Electroactive biofilms; Geobacter anodireducens; Microbial electrochemical technologies
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Abstract The autonomous growth of Geobacter sp.‐dominated biofilms on electrodes and their sensitivity on volatile fatty acids (VFAs) allows their application as biosensor. In this study, the implementation of a microbial electrochemical sensor in the anaerobic digestion (AD) process is reported. The amperometric sensor signal follows the acetate concentration profile in the AD process. Yet, the sensor's stability is impaired by the process conditions. Therefore, potential biofilm inhibitors are individually examined, i.e., high salt and NH4+ concentrations as well as fumarate as potential alternative electron acceptor. The results show no influence of high salinity on the signal, whereas ammonia at a concentration ≥ 5 g L−1 NH4+ acts as inhibitor, and fumarate is used as substrate for current generation.
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Kretzschmar, J., Böhme, P., Liebetrau, J., Mertig, M., Harnisch, F. (2018):
Microbial electrochemical sensors for anaerobic digestion process control – performance of electroactive biofilms under real conditions
Chem. Eng. Technol. 41 (4), 687 - 695 10.1002/ceat.201700539