Microbial Electrolysis Cells and Microbial Fuel Cells
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbial Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 861
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bioelectrochemical system; environmental sustainability; contaminant transport and remediation; waste-to-energy technologies; green agricultural systems
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) and microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are the main bioelectrochemical systems with significant potential for energy recovery, wastewater treatment, and pollutant removal. These technologies harness electroactive microbes to drive key environmental and energy-related processes. Recent advancements in electrode materials, system design, and microbial interactions have improved their performance and broadened their applications.
This Special Issue focuses on advancing MECs and MFCs for sustainable energy production, wastewater treatment, and environmental remediation. We invite studies discussing microbial interactions, electrode materials, system optimization, life cycle assessment, and large-scale applications. Special attention will be given to emerging areas such as microplastic removal, resource recovery, and hybrid system integration. By gathering up-to-date research, this Issue aims to foster insightful collaboration and accelerate the practical application of MEC and MFC technologies. We welcome original research, reviews, and perspectives that contribute to the development of these innovative bioelectrochemical systems.
Dr. Shuyao Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioelectrochemical systems
- microbial fuel cell
- microbial electrolysis cell
- pollution control
- cleaner energy production
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