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BioVolt – Waste to Watts
BioVolt is an innovative product developed on the basis of Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) technology, utilizing the intrinsic ability of microbes to produce electricity while treating wastewater. In an MFC, microbes are used as minute biocatalysts that secrete enzymes to decompose complex organic matter in wastewater. Key enzymes are the dehydrogenases that oxidize organic molecules and donate electrons, the oxidoreductases that mediate electron transfer from substrates to electrodes, and the hydrolases like cellulases, amylases, and proteases that break polymers into simpler molecules to be metabolized by microorganisms. Some microbes such as Geobacter and Shewanella also synthesize cytochromes that directly donate electrons to the electrode.
This enzymatic reaction causes the production of electricity and, at the same time, decreases the contaminants in the water. The treated effluent also has lower Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), which essentially makes it a much cleaner effluent. The water can then be utilized again for irrigation, in industry, or discharged safely, converting waste to a usable resource.
BioVolt is not only environmentally friendly but also commercially effective. It gives industries a twofold benefit: saving on wastewater treatment and producing renewable energy. Industrial effluent treatment, off-grid power for rural areas, and sensor operation in remote locations are among the uses.
To keep production costs low, BioVolt sidesteps pricey materials and pure cultures. Rather, it employs mixed microbial consortia that occur naturally in wastewater, which are self-reliant and resilient. Platinum electrodes are substituted with cheaper alternatives such as graphite, carbon cloth, or biochar. Sewage, agricultural residues, and food waste are used as cheap substrates, providing for continuous operation. The system is made scalable through a modular and stackable structure, ranging from small educational prototypes to large industrial units.
Through a blend of microbial enzymes, low-cost design, and commercial effectiveness, BioVolt converts wastewater from a problem into a solution—providing clean water, renewable power, and sustainable development