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Electricity and fertiliser production using microbial fuel cell stacks for possible integration with hydroponics
Our project partners Dibyojyoty Nath and Ioannis Andrea Ieropoulos from the University of Southampton recently published a paper on how microbial fuel cells (MFCs) can produce electricity and liquid fertiliser directly from raw sewage. By stacking 40 ceramic MFCs into two plastic trays, the researchers processed raw sewage and synthetic urine to generate a dual output. Each MFC unit produced up to 1.02 mW of power and 1.2L of catholyte every 48 hours from 2.5L of feedstock.
Mi-hy at the European Researchers Night in Novi Sad Sep 26
On September 26, our Hop-on partner Faculty of Technology Novi Sad brought the Mi-Hy project to the European Researchers' Night in Novi Sad – a huge citizen science event that attracted over 100,000 people across Serbia! Visitors explored circular...
Mi-Hy at EMPOWER Université Paris-Saclay Sep 26-27, 2025
On September 26–27, 2025, Mi-Hy will be at EMPOWER Université Paris-Saclay to share our latest research and lead a hands-on workshop on our bio-electric, circular hydroponic system powered by wastewater. Participants will learn about our integrated...
Microbial fuel cell centric nutrient rebalancing and recycling from human waste in space missions
Our Mi-Hy project partners at the University of Southampton have recently published a review article about how microbial fuel cells (MFCs) can be used to recycle human waste to enhance self-sustainability of spacecraft and missions. With this article, they’re addressing an important topic that hasn’t been properly addressed yet: creating true closed-loop systems for long-duration space exploration.
Mi-Hy workshop at Maker Faire Hannover Aug 23-24, 2025
August 23rd to 24th Mi-Hy will join Maker Faire Hannover to showcase recent research and demonstrate how microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology can power hydroponics systems. Participants will learn about our integrated approach and build MFCs on...
Welcoming our new partner: Faculty of Technology Novi Sad
The Mi-Hy consortium is welcoming the Faculty of Technology Novi Sad and their Department of Biotechnology and Materials Engineering as hop-on partner. The Faculty of Technology Novi Sad is dedicated to developing new technologies, improving...
FEMS Micro workshop: 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
On July 15th, our Mi-Hy team hosted a workshop at the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) Micro: Congress & Exhibition in Milan (July 14-17, 2025). This biennial event brings together microbiologists, researchers, industry...
Mi-Hy at Fab25
On July 9th, the Biofaction team and the Mi-Hy project traveled to Prague to join FAB25.cz—the world’s largest gathering of makers, innovators, and digital fabrication enthusiasts. Immersed in an event that hosted over 1,000 visitors and 700 hours...
Mi-Hy organises a workshop at FAB25 Czechia, Prague – July 9th
On July 9th, Mi-Hy will hold the first public workshop - “Learn to harness microbial fuel cell technology combined with hydroponics”. The workshop will be held in Prague within FAB25, the annual international gathering of the global FabLab...