First Degree : BSc (Microbiology) UKM (2010)
Education level : Msc
Register date : Dec 2011
Research title : Isolation and identification of nanowire bacteria for microbial fuel cell application
Supervisor : Prof Datin Dr Ainon Hamzah
Co-Supervisor : Prof. Dr. Shahidan Radiman

Research synopsis :
In most studies, the production of current and voltage by nanowire bacteria using mediator less microbial fuel cell (MFC) offer the advantage as power sources without a need for recharging. The objective of this study is to isolate nanowire bacteria from mud samples using a mediator less microbial fuel cell. These nanowire bacteria can attach to the anode of a MCF, to form a biofilm community rich in complex extracellular protein and sugar, which act as potential electrons transporter. Nanowire bacteria have the capability to transfer electron and proton through MFCs by oxidizing the organic waste found in the wastewater. During the oxidation process, electricity is generated when a potential difference between anode and cathode chamber is produced due to dissimilar liquid solutions used in the mediator less MFC. The advantage of using mud-isolated nanowire bacteria in the microbial fuel cell is the ability to converts organic waste material to electricity while simultaneously treating the wastewater. Through this study, electricity can be extracted from wastewater and at the same time offering a more environment friendly and cheaper alternative way for water treatment.