Hydrogen production in single-chamber microbial electrolysis cells using Ponceau S dye

Cebecioglu R. E., Akagunduz D., Catal T.

3 Biotech, cilt.11, sa.1, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 11 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s13205-020-02563-0
  • Dergi Adı: 3 Biotech
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Azo dyes, Electricity, Hydrogen, Microbial electrolysis cell, Ponceau S, Wastewater
  • İstanbul Kent Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

In this study, Ponceau S dye, which is one of the hazardous dyes found in industrial wastewater, was examined for hydrogen production in single chamber-free membrane-free microbial electrolysis cells at different concentrations (10–40 mg L−1). A gas content analysis (hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane) was measured daily using gas chromatography to determine the effects of the Ponceau S on hydrogen production levels. Hydrogen was successfully produced in the presence of Ponceau S dye, but the gas production levels were affected by the concentrations of Ponceau S. The maximum hydrogen production was measured as 18 mL at a concentration level of 20 mg L−1. Decolorization ratios of Ponceau S were in the range of 85–100%. Hydrogen production rates increased in the presence of Ponceau S (20 mg L−1); however, yield (%) of the production decreased when compared to the control group. The percentage of COD removal was 94.78% in the presence of 40 mg L−1 of Ponceau S. In conclusion, hydrogen can be generated using wastewaters contaminated with azo dyes such as Ponceau S, and decolorization of the dye can be achieved, simultaneously.