Running an MFC Experiment
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Creating a Testing Environment
Begin 1-2 weeks prior to experiment
Constructing Fuel Cell Components
Setup of Digital Multimeter
Controlling the DMM with LabView™
Experiment Preparation
Begin 1 day prior to experiment
Assembling Chambers
Solutions Prep
Chamber media
- 5.844 g/L 100mM NaCl
- 15.1185 g/L 50mM PIPES (hydrogen)
7.0 pH
Phosphate buffer
- 2.918 g/L Monosodium phosphate, monohydrate
- 4.095 g/L Disodium phosphate, anhydrous
- 5.844 g/L 100mM NaCl
7.0 pH
Gas Tubing Assembly
Growing Strains
Runtime
Begin 2 hours prior to experiment
Bacteria
Fuel Cells
Injections/Variables
Clean Up
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