Table 1.
List of anode electrodes synthesized using natural waste resource for MFCs.
| Anode Materials | Surface Area of Electrodes (cm2) | Size of Electrodes (cm2) | Inoculum Source | Power Density (mW/m2) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenaf | 2.5 | 0.23 × 1.52 | Domestic sewage | - | [50] |
| Compressed milling residue |
10.99 | 0.5 × 3.0 | Anaerobic mix sludge | 532 | [51] |
| Bamboo charcoal | 59.21 | 2.4 × 1.57 | Anaerobic mix sludge | 1652 | [52] |
| Loofah sponge | 10.99 | 0.5 × 3.0 | Anaerobic sludge | 701 | [53] |
| Loofah sponge/PANI | 10.99 | 0.5 × 3.0 | Mix sludge | 2590 | [54] |
| Coconut shell/ sewage sludge | 10.99 | 0.5 × 3.0 | Mix sludge | 1069 | [55] |
| Barbed chestnut shell | 91 | 2.7 × 2.7 | Mix sludge | 759 | [56] |
| Silk cocoon | 7 | - | Mix sludge | 5 | [42] |
| Chestnut shells | 125.65 | 0.3 × 66.4 | Anaerobic mix sludge | 850 | [45] |
| Onion peels | 7 | 1.0 × 2.0 × 0.5 | Mix sludge | 742 | [57] |
| Coffee wastes | 1 | - | Domestic waste | 3927 | [48] |