Table 1.0: Essential (constant) parameters and conditions
regulated in the Algal MFC cultures. Parameters are presented with the
most optimal ranges/conditions for cultivation. All Algal cultures were
continuously maintained within these minimum to maximum ranges.
The most essential procedures included MFC construction, Algae
cultivation and maintenance, Electrical testing, and supplementary Oil
Yields (optional to experimentation). MFC construction involved
attachable/interconnected 450 mL Anode and Cathode containers to fulfill
the needs of the Algal culture-Cathode interactions. The Proton Exchange
membrane was further composed of an Agar solution brought to boiling
point and later froze at 0°C (32°F) . The Cathodic chamber was comprised
of an isolated and sterilized (distilled) continuously aerated water.
Following the configuration of the Anodic and Cathodic chamber, with the
integration of the PEM, MFC underwent electrical testing with a
traditional multimeter to detect variations in output levels in each
culture chamber. More importantly, direct correlations between Algal
concentration and electrical levels (mW) were analyzed and discussed.
MFC Construction: Designing the Anode and Cathode Chambers