Microalgae–microbial fuel cell: A mini review

• Current status of R&D works on microalgae–microbial fuel cells is listed.
• Limitations of microalgal and MFC processes are discussed.
• Challenges and prospects for commercialization of mMFC are highlighted.

Microalgae–microbial fuel cells (mMFCs) are a device that can convert solar energy to electrical energy via biological pathways. This mini-review lists new research and development works on microalgae processes, microbial fuel cell (MFC) processes, and their combined version, mMFC. The substantial improvement and technological advancement are highlighted, with a discussion on the challenges and prospects for possible commercialization of mMFC technologies.

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