Optimized activated carbon cathode in membraneless single chamber microbial fuel cell treating acetate (2013)
Conference Proceeding
Santoro, C., Babanova, S., Atanassov, P., Li, B., Ieropoulos, I., Greenman, J., …Trasatti, S. (2013). Optimized activated carbon cathode in membraneless single chamber microbial fuel cell treating acetate. In V. Cigolotti, C. Barchiesi, & M. Chianella (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th European Fuel Cell Piero Lunghi Conference. , (149-150)

Copyright © 2013 Delta Energy and Environment. Activated Carbon (AC) have been used as cheap alternative cathode for microbial fuel cell (MFC) applications. Different parameters (applied pressure and temperature treatment) have been changed and the c... Read More about Optimized activated carbon cathode in membraneless single chamber microbial fuel cell treating acetate.

Algal "lagoon" effect for oxygenating MFC cathodes (2013)
Conference Proceeding
Gajda, I., Greenman, J., Melhuish, C., & Ieropoulos, I. (2013). Algal "lagoon" effect for oxygenating MFC cathodes. In V. Cigolotti, C. Barchiesi, & M. Chianella (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th European Fuel Cell Piero Lunghi Conference. , (193-194)

Copyright © 2013 Delta Energy and Environment. This paper describes the active oxygenation performed by the photosynthetic organisms in the cathode of a two-chamber Microbial Fuel Cell system. The algal growth provided dissolved oxygen to the cathode... Read More about Algal "lagoon" effect for oxygenating MFC cathodes.

Smart miniature microbial fuel cell design for increased electricity generation and waste water treatment (2013)
Conference Proceeding
Papaharalabos, G., Greenman, J., Melhuish, C., & Ieropoulos, I. (2013). Smart miniature microbial fuel cell design for increased electricity generation and waste water treatment. In C. Barchiesi, V. Cigolotti, & M. Chianella (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th European Fuel Cell Piero Lunghi Conference. , (243-244)

Copyright © 2013 Delta Energy and Environment. Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) are a green sustainable energy with minimal carbon footprint, suitable for wastewater remediation and generation of useful amounts of electricity. This study focuses on the ar... Read More about Smart miniature microbial fuel cell design for increased electricity generation and waste water treatment.

Towards disposable microbial fuel cells: Natural rubber glove membranes (2013)
Conference Proceeding
Winfield, J., Chambers, L., Rossiter, J., & Ieropoulos, I. (2013). Towards disposable microbial fuel cells: Natural rubber glove membranes. In C. Barchiesi, M. Chianella, & V. Cigolotti (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th European Fuel Cell Piero Lunghi Conference. , (35-36)

Copyright © 2013 Delta Energy and Environment. Natural rubber from laboratory gloves (GNR) was compared to cation exchange membrane (CEM) in microbial fuel cells (MFC). GNR-MFCs produced an immediate working voltage (50mV) indicating the availability... Read More about Towards disposable microbial fuel cells: Natural rubber glove membranes.

Mechanical properties and microstructure of thin plates of A6061 wrought aluminum alloy using rheology forging process with electromagnetic stirring (2013)
Journal Article
Jin, C. K., Bolouri, A., & Kang, C. G. (2014). Mechanical properties and microstructure of thin plates of A6061 wrought aluminum alloy using rheology forging process with electromagnetic stirring. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 45(3), 1068-1080. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11663-013-9993-7

We propose the possibility of fabricating A6061 thin plates using the rheology forging process. Electromagnetic stirring (EMS) is used to fabricate a semi-solid slurry. A thin plate is formed by injecting the slurry into the forging die. When the pun... Read More about Mechanical properties and microstructure of thin plates of A6061 wrought aluminum alloy using rheology forging process with electromagnetic stirring.

Artificial heartbeat: Design and fabrication of a biologically inspired pump (2013)
Journal Article
Walters, P., Lewis, A., Stinchcombe, A., Stephenson, R., & Ieropoulos, I. (2013). Artificial heartbeat: Design and fabrication of a biologically inspired pump. Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, 8(4), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/8/4/046012

We present a biologically inspired actuator exhibiting a novel pumping action. The design of the 'artificial heartbeat' actuator is inspired by physical principles derived from the structure and function of the human heart. The actuator employs NiTi... Read More about Artificial heartbeat: Design and fabrication of a biologically inspired pump.

The effect of billets extruded by a curved and flat-face die on the semisolid characteristics and tensile properties of thixoformed products (2013)
Journal Article
Bolouri, A., Jeon, Y. P., & Kang, C. G. (2014). The effect of billets extruded by a curved and flat-face die on the semisolid characteristics and tensile properties of thixoformed products. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 70(9-12), 2139-2149. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-013-5422-y

In this study, A356 aluminum billets in different extruded states are used as feedstock for the thixoforming. The extrusion billets were fabricated by a hot extrusion process through a flat-face and a curved die. After the induction reheating of the... Read More about The effect of billets extruded by a curved and flat-face die on the semisolid characteristics and tensile properties of thixoformed products.

Processing of low-carbon cast steels for offshore structural applications (2013)
Journal Article
Bolouri, A., Kim, T. W., & Kang, C. G. (2013). Processing of low-carbon cast steels for offshore structural applications. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 28(11), 1260-1267. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2013.792424

Cast steels with carbon contents of approximately 0.05%, 0.1%, and 0.2% (low-carbon steels) were processed. The investigated steels were first cast. Fully lath martensite was obtained after austenitization and water quenching of the cast steels. The... Read More about Processing of low-carbon cast steels for offshore structural applications.

Biodegradation and proton exchange using natural rubber in microbial fuel cells (2013)
Journal Article
Winfield, J., Ieropoulos, I., Rossiter, J., Greenman, J., & Patton, D. (2013). Biodegradation and proton exchange using natural rubber in microbial fuel cells. Biodegradation, 24(6), 733-739. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10532-013-9621-x

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) generate electricity from waste but to date the technology's development and scale-up has been held-up by the need to incorporate expensive materials. A costly but vital component is the ion exchange membrane (IEM) which c... Read More about Biodegradation and proton exchange using natural rubber in microbial fuel cells.

Comparing terracotta and earthenware for multiple functionalities in microbial fuel cells (2013)
Journal Article
Winfield, J., Greenman, J., Huson, D., & Ieropoulos, I. (2013). Comparing terracotta and earthenware for multiple functionalities in microbial fuel cells. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 36(12), 1913-1921. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00449-013-0967-6

The properties of earthenware and terracotta were investigated in terms of structural integrity and ion conductivity, in two microbial fuel cell (MFC) designs. Parameters such as wall thickness (4, 8, 18 mm), porosity and cathode hydration were analy... Read More about Comparing terracotta and earthenware for multiple functionalities in microbial fuel cells.

The power of glove: Soft microbial fuel cell for low-power electronics (2013)
Journal Article
Winfield, J., Chambers, L. D., Stinchcombe, A., Rossiter, J., & Ieropoulos, I. (2014). The power of glove: Soft microbial fuel cell for low-power electronics. Journal of Power Sources, 249, 327-332. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2013.10.096

A novel, soft microbial fuel cell (MFC) has been constructed using the finger-piece of a standard laboratory natural rubber latex glove. The natural rubber serves as structural and proton exchange material whilst untreated carbon veil is used for the... Read More about The power of glove: Soft microbial fuel cell for low-power electronics.

Waste to real energy: The first MFC powered mobile phone (2013)
Journal Article
Ieropoulos, I. A., Ieropoulos, I., Ledezma, P., Stinchcombe, A., Papaharalabos, G., Melhuish, C., & Greenman, J. (2013). Waste to real energy: The first MFC powered mobile phone. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 15(37), 15312-15316. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3cp52889h

This communication reports for the first time the charging of a commercially available mobile phone, using Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) fed with real neat urine. The membrane-less MFCs were made out of ceramic material and employed plain carbon based... Read More about Waste to real energy: The first MFC powered mobile phone.

Making films in Somerset (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Banks, L. (2013, October). Making films in Somerset. Presented at Making films in Somerset, Red Brick Building, Glastonbury, Somerset, UK

A talk to young filmmakers about my work as a filmmaker, growing up in Somerset and how to get films made. Tips and contacts given to encourage young filmmakers to apply for BFI funding schemes and film academies in Bristol and Somerset. Also screene... Read More about Making films in Somerset.

The effects of carbon electrode surface properties on bacteria attachment and start up time of microbial fuel cells (2013)
Journal Article
Atanassov, P., Artyushkova, K., Babanova, S., Li, B., Casalegno, A., Pasaogullari, U., …Santoro, C. (2014). The effects of carbon electrode surface properties on bacteria attachment and start up time of microbial fuel cells. Carbon, 67, 128-139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2013.09.071

Surface roughness, porosity and contact angles of different carbon paper materials (TORAY paper with PTFE from 0% to 60% of and SGL paper with 0% and 20% of PTFE) suitable as electrodes in microbial fuel cells were investigated. The changes of contac... Read More about The effects of carbon electrode surface properties on bacteria attachment and start up time of microbial fuel cells.

Energy production and sanitation improvement using microbial fuel cells (2013)
Journal Article
Knoop, O., Lewis, D., Greenman, J., Ieropoulos, I., Ieropoulos, I., Greenman, J., …Knoop, O. (2013). Energy production and sanitation improvement using microbial fuel cells. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 3(3), 383-391. https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2013.117

This study builds on the previous work of urine utilisation and uses small-scale microbial fuel cells (MFCs), working both as individual units in cascade or collectively as a stack, to utilise artificial urine. Artificial urine was prepared at concen... Read More about Energy production and sanitation improvement using microbial fuel cells.

Urine: Waste or resource? The economic and social aspects (2013)
Journal Article
Ieropoulos, I., Gajda, I., You, J., & Greenman, J. (2013). Urine: Waste or resource? The economic and social aspects. https://doi.org/10.1166/rase.2013.1033

Sub-millilitre microbial fuel cell power for soft robots (2013)
Conference Proceeding
Philamore, H., Rossiter, J., & Ieropoulos, I. (2013). Sub-millilitre microbial fuel cell power for soft robots. In N. Lepora, A. Mura, H. Krapp, P. Verschure, & T. Prescott (Eds.), Lecture Notes in Computer Science. , (424-426). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39802-5_55

Conventional rigid-body robots operate using actuators which differ markedly from the compliant, muscular bodies of biological organisms that generate their energy through organic metabolism. We consider an 'artificial stomach' comprised of a single... Read More about Sub-millilitre microbial fuel cell power for soft robots.

Photosynthetic cathodes for microbial fuel cells (2013)
Journal Article
Gajda, I., Greenman, J., Melhuish, C., & Ieropoulos, I. (2013). Photosynthetic cathodes for microbial fuel cells. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 38(26), 11559-11564. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2013.02.111

One of the major limiting factors in the practical implementation of Microbial Fuel Cells is finding efficient and sustainable catalysts for the cathode half reaction, in an attempt to avoid expensive and/or toxic catalysts. The use of phototrophic o... Read More about Photosynthetic cathodes for microbial fuel cells.

Power generation and contaminant removal in single chamber microbial fuel cells (SCMFCs) treating human urine (2013)
Journal Article
Greenman, J., Ieropoulos, I., Santoro, C., Ieropoulos, I., Greenman, J., Cristiani, P., …Li, B. (2013). Power generation and contaminant removal in single chamber microbial fuel cells (SCMFCs) treating human urine. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 38(26), 11543-11551. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2013.02.070

The potential of single chamber microbial fuel cells (SCMFC) to treat raw, fresh human urine was investigated. The power generation (55 μW) of the SCMFCs with platinum (Pt)-based cathode was higher than those with Pt-free cathodes (23 μW) at the begi... Read More about Power generation and contaminant removal in single chamber microbial fuel cells (SCMFCs) treating human urine.

Increased power output from micro porous layer (MPL) cathode microbial fuel cells (MFC) (2013)
Journal Article
Ieropoulos, I., Greenman, J., Melhuish, C., Papaharalabos, G., Greenman, J., Melhuish, C., …Ieropoulos, I. (2013). Increased power output from micro porous layer (MPL) cathode microbial fuel cells (MFC). International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 38(26), 11552-11558. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2013.05.138

Microbial fuel cells are bio-electrochemical transducers that utilise microorganisms to generate electricity, through the oxidation of organic matter. They consist of a negative anode and a positive cathode, separated by an ion selective membrane. Th... Read More about Increased power output from micro porous layer (MPL) cathode microbial fuel cells (MFC).