Scaling up microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) for hydrogen production: Design, construction and operation of a 1 m3 pilot plant in an urban wastewater treatment plant
Authors:
- Oscar Guerrero-SodricOGOscar Guerrero-Sodric
- Juan Antonio BaezaJuan Antonio Baeza
- Albert GuisasolaAGAlbert Guisasola
Open Access
- 7 September 2025
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Chemical Engineering Journal
- Vol. 523
Abstract
No abstract availableFunding Information
- Government of Catalonia Agency for Administration of University and Research Grants (2021 SGR 515)
- Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (2025-2029)
- Generalitat de Catalunya
- LIFE+
- LIFE programme (LIFE19 ENV/ES/000191)
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