| Abstract |
The project Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) aims to generate renewable electricity using bacteria. Our Hypothesis was that bacteria in the soil produces electrical energy while breaking down the organic matter or waste. We used two chambers and connected them with a salt bridge made of agar powder and salt solution. Graphite electrodes were inserted into each chamber and the voltage output was measured through a voltmeter.Additionally, to increase voltage production, we used a boost converter, the MT3608. We also created an AI-integrated app that monitored the system and adjusted temperature, voltage production and moisture. Our research and collected references allowed us to interpret the total amount of voltage that could be produced in one year. We have also constructed a prototype to demonstrate our project on a larger scale. The Lecturers from the Engineering department in ATU Donegal have also helped us develop our project through their survey feedback and overall assistance in enhancing our prototype. Moreover, to raise awareness, we carried out workshops and surveys with the Transition year (TY) students. Overall, our project shows how renewable energy can be produced through simple, natural bacteria and how it can help to reduce the impacts of global warming.
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