Microbial Fuel Cell Challenge

Electricity generated from mud.

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What is a MFC?

The Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) is an interesting, new technique for producing reliable, clean electricity. It is currently being studied in cutting-edge labs all around the world, and some practical uses have already emerged. MFCs have the potential to power long-duration space travel, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Wastewater treatment facilities on Earth, which are very energy intensive, are also investigating using it to reduce their energy use.

What is the Challenge?

We are running the Microbial Fuel Cell Challenge (MFC Challenge) for 4 Grade 5 Classes at Westmount Mid-High School. There are over 100 students participating totaling 24 teams. This challenge will help students learn about sustainability and renewable energy sources. Students will use the MFC kit, from Magical Microbes in the US, to generate electricity using microbes that exist in normal garden soil within a few weeks. It also serves as a flexible platform for students to conduct different scientific investigations in which numerous variables can be manipulated to generate more electricity. To keep the participants engaged, teams will be able to compete for prizes at the end.

Video Summary

Here is a video summary that encapsulates what we did in 2023: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13TQbhrE18u3Ch9HWlQM2SkLYzXaZGMo0/view?usp=sharing

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