Modelling of Bioelectrochemical Systems: Biophysicochemical Processes and Mathematical Methods

Chapter 21 Modelling of Bioelectrochemical Systems: Biophysicochemical Processes and Mathematical Methods Gorakhanath S. Jadhav, Gorakhanath S. Jadhav Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kharagpur, 721302 West Bengal, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorYogita D. Jagtap, Yogita D. Jagtap Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Applied Mathematics and Humanities Department, Surat, 395007 Gujarat, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorGourav D. Bhowmick, Gourav D. Bhowmick Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, Kharagpur, 721302 West Bengal, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorMakarand M. Ghangrekar, Makarand M. Ghangrekar Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Department of Civil Engineering, Kharagpur, 721302 West Bengal, IndiaSearch for more papers by this author Gorakhanath S. Jadhav, Gorakhanath S. Jadhav Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kharagpur, 721302 West Bengal, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorYogita D. Jagtap, Yogita D. Jagtap Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Applied Mathematics and Humanities Department, Surat, 395007 Gujarat, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorGourav D. Bhowmick, Gourav D. Bhowmick Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, Kharagpur, 721302 West Bengal, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorMakarand M. Ghangrekar, Makarand M. Ghangrekar Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Department of Civil Engineering, Kharagpur, 721302 West Bengal, IndiaSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):Makarand M. Ghangrekar, Makarand M. Ghangrekar Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorNarcis M. Duteanu, Narcis M. Duteanu University of Nebraska–Lincoln, NE, United StatesSearch for more papers by this authorRao Y. Surampalli, Rao Y. Surampalli Global Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (GIEES), KS, United StatesSearch for more papers by this authorTian C. Zhang, Tian C. Zhang Timisoara Polytechnic University, Timisoara, RomaniaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 10 November 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527839001.ch21 AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Summary Bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) exhibit the intricacy of physical phenomena and bioelectrochemical processes due to their interdependency on several factors, including the nature of the electrodes, the composition of the electrolyte, the reaction kinetics, reactor configuration, the type of inoculum, the type of substrate, and operating conditions. Overall, the intricacy of these systems makes it challenging to understand optimum operating conditions and reactor configurations to optimize the output of the system. Developing fundamental concept and based on that a mathematical model can help in predicting the system's performance without constructing a physical model well beforehand to reduce the human and economic drudgery. It can be used to simulate the behaviour of real-world systems and thus provide profound knowledge of the systems through careful examination with the right mathematical tools. It can play an essential role in research on BESs, which can help to accelerate these systems' contribution to sustainable development. This chapter overviews various physical phenomena and bioelectrochemical processes involved in BESs with their characteristics and mathematical tools to address these phenomena/processes. 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