Research Article

Nonactivated and Activated Biochar Derived from Bananas as Alternative Cathode Catalyst in Microbial Fuel Cells

Table 1

The specific surface areas of biochars at different treatments.

SampleThermotreatment temperature (°C)Chemical activationSpecific surface area (m2/g)

Biochar-550550No105.1
Biochar-act550550Yes116.6
Biochar-900900No 144.3
Biochar-act900900Yes172.3