Result description
Functional designs to be developed as a result of mathematical models aimed at understanding nutrient provision to the anodic biofilm, protons diffusion to the cathode and electron transfer.
- Target Pollutants: PAHs, potentially toxic metals and metalloids, pharmaceuticals, pesticides
- Technology: PFC (plant fuel cells) – soil
After the concept of plant microbial fuel cells is demonstrated TRL, the development of mathematical models will facilitate the optimized electrochemical performance of MPFC.
The findings on PMFC are expected an upgrade in the performance and cost effectiveness of systems in bioremediation, improved with power outputs. The use of low-cost materials and the simplicity in the design is expected to facilitate the scaling up of a self-powered, versatile, and highly integrated solution which has the ability to operate in different soil conditions and with different plants, and that provides a smoother replication in other bioremediation technologies such as bioaugmentation or ecopiling.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- To raise awareness and possibly influence policy
- Collaboration
Need to raise awareness on the use of bioremediation tech by policymakers.
- EU and Member State Policy-makers
- Research and Technology Organisations
- Academia/ Universities
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
The time to market is envisioned at 5 years from the end of the project. However, the commercialization rout for the KER is not well defined yet. The TRL is currently at 3, expected to reach TRL 5 after the project finalization.
The short-term exploitation route can have mostly a dissemination impact, by means of participating in scientific conferences to communicate the outcomes and be aware of the progress in the field, or meeting with target stakeholders to understand the key needs that technology must meet in order to apply the most efficient scaling up framework.
In the medium-long term, field tests are expected to be extracted from lab test validation, as well as the development of a valuable model provided by a easy-to-scale design and that could potentially become a guideline for effective PMFC design.
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by ACONDICIONAMIENTO TARRASENSE ASSOCIACION
