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Enhanced bioelectrochemical performance caused by porous metal-organic framework MIL-53(Fe) as the catalyst in microbial fuel cells

Wang H., Jiang L., Chen J. et al. · Process Biochemistry · 2020 · 147-153

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2synthesis routes
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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

Loading MIL-53(Fe) on SS as the cathode substantially improves MFC power generation, with maximum power density of 397 +/- 6.3 mW/m2, 73.5 times the bare electrode.

Caveat: Application comparison is against bare SS only; no Pt/C benchmark experiment is reported in this paper.

6 · 3.3; 4. Conclusions · Fig. 5 · Linked to 4 structured results

Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

The MIL-53(Fe)/SS cathode shows stable MFC voltage output around 0.37 V for one week and no maximum-voltage decrease over one month, indicating operational durability.

Caveat: Voltage cycling is reported graphically and in narrative text; no replicate statistics for long-term voltage are reported.

6 · 3.3 · Fig. 5d · Linked to 4 structured results

CaveatSupport assessment: High

Although the article states that MIL-53(Fe)/SS had good electrical conductivity and charge-transfer behaviour, it reports no standalone electrical-transport measurement or conductivity value for pristine MIL-53(Fe).

Caveat: Conductivity evidence is indirect through ORR currents and MFC output.

2,6 · Introduction; 3.3 · Fig. 4; Fig. 5 · Linked to 3 structured results

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: High

The prepared powder was assigned as high-purity MIL-53(Fe) based on XRD peaks at 9.0, 12.3 and 25.2 deg 2theta and FTIR bands associated with carboxylate, Fe-O and linker vibrations.

Caveat: No CIF or Rietveld refinement details are provided in the assigned documents.

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Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

MIL-53(Fe)'s porous, blocky three-dimensional structure, rich voids and large surface area are proposed to provide more electrochemically active sites and improve ORR catalytic performance.

Caveat: Porosity is not quantified by BET or pore-size analysis in the main article.

1,4-6 · Abstract; 3.1; 3.3 · Fig. 3; Fig. 5 · Linked to 4 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

The Fe redox process in MIL-53(Fe) is claimed to store electrons and provide a path for electron transfer, improving ORR behaviour.

Caveat: No intrinsic electronic conductivity value or charge-transfer resistance is reported.

4-5 · 3.2 · Fig. 4 · Linked to 4 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
MIL-53(Fe)Fe-based MIL-53 framework; described as infinite FeO4(OH)2 clusters connected by H2BDC ligandsFe-containing clusters; infinite FeO4(OH)2 clusters · 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid / terephthalic acid (H2BDC)3D · PristineThree-dimensional porous MIL-53(Fe) crystal with XRD peaks assigned to (001), (100) and (010) planes.1-2 · Abstract; Introduction
MIL-53(Fe)/SS air cathodeMIL-53(Fe) loaded on stainless steel mesh with PTFE diffusion layersFe nodes from MIL-53(Fe); stainless steel substrate · H2BDC framework linker; PTFE binder/diffusion layer3D · CompositeComposite air cathode with a MIL-53(Fe) catalyst layer, stainless steel mesh, MIL-53(Fe) base layer and PTFE diffusion layers.2 · 2.4. Preparation of MIL-53(Fe) in SS · Fig. 1
Bare stainless steel cathodeSSunknown · Model SystemBare stainless steel electrode control without MIL-53(Fe) catalyst.5-6 · 3.2; 3.3 · Fig. 4d; Fig. 5

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
Single-compartment MFC with MIL-53(Fe)/SS cathoderesearch_0472__mat__mat_mil53_fe_ss_air_cathodeElectrode · Target Sample · CompositeMIL-53(Fe)/SS cathode assembled in MFC with graphite felt anode, PEM, anaerobic activated sludge, glucose and PBS medium.single-compartment microbial fuel cell3 · 2.5. MFC structure and initiation
Single-compartment MFC with bare SS cathoderesearch_0472__mat__mat_ss_controlElectrode · Pristine Control · ModelControl MFC assembled with bare SS cathode under the same microbial-fuel-cell testing conditions.single-compartment microbial fuel cell5-6 · 3.3. Air-cathode performance in MFC · Fig. 5
MIL-53(Fe)-coated glassy carbon electroderesearch_0472__mat__mat_mil53_feElectrode · Target Sample · CompositeGCE coated with MIL-53(Fe) catalyst for three-electrode ORR CV/LSV measurements.glassy carbon electrode (GCE)2 · 2.3. Electrochemical measurements
MIL-53(Fe) yellow powderresearch_0472__mat__mat_mil53_fePowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkHydrothermally prepared MIL-53(Fe), washed with DMF, methanol and water, then dried at 80 deg C.2 · 2.1. Preparation of MIL-53(Fe)
MIL-53(Fe)/SS air cathoderesearch_0472__mat__mat_mil53_fe_ss_air_cathodeElectrode · Target Sample · CompositeMIL-53(Fe)/PTFE catalyst layer and PTFE diffusion layers applied to cleaned SS and heated at 370 deg C.stainless steel mesh/square electrode2-3 · 2.4. Preparation of MIL-53(Fe) in SS · Fig. 1
Bare SS cathoderesearch_0472__mat__mat_ss_controlElectrode · Pristine Control · ModelCleaned stainless steel electrode without MIL-53(Fe) catalyst.stainless steel5-6 · 3.2; 3.3 · Fig. 4d; Fig. 5