01 Nov Bioelectrochemical chlorate reduction by Dechloromonas agitata CKB
Título | Bioelectrochemical chlorate reduction by Dechloromonas agitata CKB |
| Autor (es) | Felipe Torres-Rojas, Diana Muñoz, Natalia Tapia, Camila Canales, Ignacio T.Vargas |
| Línea (s) | Critical Resources |
| Año de publicación | 2020 |
| Revista | Bioresource Technology |
| Palabras clave | Bioelectrochemical reactor, Chlorate, Dechloromonas agitata, Biocathode, Microbial Electrochemical Technology |
| Resumen | Chlorate has been described as an emerging pollutant that compromises water sources. In this study, bioelectrochemical reactors (BERs) using Dechloromonas agitata CKB, were evaluated as a sustainable alternative for chlorate removal. BERs were operated under flow-recirculation and batch modes with an applied cell-voltage of 0.44 V over a resistance of 1 kΩ. Results show chlorate removal up to 607.288 mg/L. After 115 days, scanning electron microscopy showed biofilm development over the electrodes, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy confirmed the biocatalytic effect of CKB. The theoretical chlorate bioreduction potential (ε° = 0.792 V) was proven, and a kinetic study indicated that 6 electrons were involved in the reduction mechanism. Finally, a hypothetical bioelectrochemical mechanism for chlorate reduction in a BER was proposed. This research expands upon current knowledge of novel electrochemically active microorganisms and widens the scope of BER applications for chlorate removal. |
| Doi | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123818 |
| Autor de correspondencia | Ignacio Vargas, itvargas@gmail.com |