MUMBAI, India, July 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202631082724 A) filed by Dr. Raj Kumar Gupta; Dr. P Anitha; S Muthurajan; Dr. K. Ganga Prasad; Kandukuri Venkateswararao; Shishir Shukla; Rajnandan Singh Rajput; Dr. A Uma Devi; K. Buvaneswari; Dr. A. Sasi Kumar; Dr. Vishnu Kiran Manam; and Satyendra Kumar Singh on July 05, 2026, for Enhanced Bioelectricity Generation In Microbial Fuel Cells Using Bismuth Ferrite Nanoparticles Mixed With Carbon Soot.
Inventors include Dr. Raj Kumar Gupta; Dr. P Anitha; S Muthurajan; Dr. K. Ganga Prasad; Kandukuri Venkateswararao; Shishir Shukla; Rajnandan Singh Rajput; Dr. A Uma Devi; K. Buvaneswari; Dr. A. Sasi Kumar; Dr. Vishnu Kiran Manam; and Satyendra Kumar Singh.
The application for the patent was published on July 24, 2026, under issue no. 30/2026.
Abstract: The present invention discloses an enhanced microbial fuel cell electrode comprising a composite material formed by integrating bismuth ferrite nanoparticles with carbon soot for improved bioelectricity generation. The disclosed composite electrode combines the catalytic and charge separation properties of bismuth ferrite nanoparticles with the high conductivity and porous structure of carbon soot to enhance microbial attachment, extracellular electron transfer, and electrochemical performance. The composite electrode reduces charge transfer resistance, increases active electrode surface area, and improves electron transport pathways between electroactive microorganisms and the electrode interface. The invention provides a cost-effective and scalable approach for improving voltage output, current density, power generation, and operational stability of microbial fuel cells utilizing organic substrates including wastewater and biodegradable waste materials for sustainable energy production.
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