Technical Description
This invention relates to an apparatus and electrochemical methods utilizing sediment microbial fuel cells (SMFC) to reduce toxic Hexavalent Chromium [Cr (VI)] to less toxic Trivalent Chromium [Cr(III)] simultaneously from both overlying water and underlying sediment phases while generating clean energy.
Problems Addressed
- Inefficient Heavy Metal Removal
- Lacks Dual-Phase Treatment
- Expensive Traditional Dredging
- Weak Bioaccumulation Control
- Secondary Pollution Risks
- Inefficient Organic Waste Utilization
Tech Features
- Efficient Dual-Phase Reduction
- Upgraded Fuel-Cell Design
- Concurrent Energy Recovery
- Enhanced Organic Oxidation
- Effective Metal Immobilization
- Sustainable Environmental Remediation
Target Audience
- Industrial Wastewater Treatment Sectors
- Environmental Remediation Industries
- Municipal Waste Management Industries
- Ecological Restoration Sectors
- Research & Development
Tech ID: P19-2005 TRL 4 Patent Status: Granted Available For Exclusive and Non-exclusive License
