Publications by authors named "Eduard Borras"
The biodegradation of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) in soil is very challenging due to the complex recalcitrant nature of hydrocarbon, hydrophobicity, indigenous microbial adaptation and competition, and harsh environmental conditions. This work further confirmed that limited natural attenuation of petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) (15% removal) necessitates efficient bioremediation strategies. Hence, a scaling-up experiment for testing and optimizing the use of biopiles for bioremediation of TPH polluted soils was conducted with three 500-kg pilots of polluted soil, and respective treatments were implemented: including control soil (CT), bioaugmentation and vermicompost treatment (BAVC), and a combined application of BAVC along with bioelectrochemical snorkels (BESBAVC), all maintained at 40% field capacity.
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- Increasing energy needs and pollution concerns drive the search for sustainable technologies, highlighting the potential of Soil Microbial Fuel Cells (SMFCs) for bioenergy and bioremediation.
- This study investigates the performance of various carbon-based cathode materials in SMFCs, using a novel carbon nanofibers electrode doped with iron (CNFFe) and comparing it with conventional materials like Pt-doped carbon cloth, carbon cloth, and graphite felt.
- Findings reveal that CNFFe and PtC demonstrate stable performance with peak power densities of 25.5 and 30.4 mW/m, respectively, while graphite felt outperforms them at 87.3 mW/m, with significant differences in microbial