Enhancing sulfate reduction in microbial electrolysis cells: The impact of intermittent electric field and extreme conditions on reaction mechanisms and functional genes
Zhibin Xia , Liang Qiao , Fei Chen , Xu Jiang , Pingting Li , Xing Zong , Yihan Wang , Feihong Wang , Luyan Zhang , Xiaolong Bai , Ye Yuan , Tianming Chen , Cheng Ding
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This study investigated the regulation of sulfate reduction and mechanisms in Microbial Electrolysis Cells (MEC) under intermittent electric stimulation. The intermittent approach promoted the growth of sulfate-reducing bacteria and electroactive bacteria, improved electron transfer efficiency, and increased the abundance of functional genes associated with sulfate reduction, compared to continuous electric stimulation, the cysD and cysN, increased by 85.9 % and 66.2 %, respectively, resulting in significant sulfate reduction rate (29.03 mg/L·h). The microbial community under intermittent stimulation exhibited greater resilience to acidic stress and maintained higher metabolic activity by providing microbial recovery time through circuit disconnection by creating a biofilm thickness 1.7 times higher than continuous stimulation. Thus, Microorganisms have different electron transfer and reaction pathways. This research indicated that intermittent electric stimulation optimized the performance of MEC by promoting effective electron transfer and enhancing the adaptability of microbial communities, ultimately improving sulfate removal efficiency.
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