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040			_aTUPM _bEnglish _cTUPM _dTUPM _erda
050			_aBTH TK 146 _bI25 2025
100			_aIbis, Monique A. _eAuthor
245			_aDevelopment of a microbial fuel cell (mfc) for power generation in a self-sustaining mushroom farm utilizing pleurotus ostreatus and eudrilus eugeniae for humidity and moisture regulation/ _cAbdul Rajiv A. Macarimbang, Jon Jessel B. Magpantay, Juvan R. Medalla, Jayson Rg M. Sanchez, and Jane Louise S. Tulao.--
260			_aManila: _bTechnological University of the Philippines, _c2025.
300			_axix, 134pages: _c29cm.
336			_2rdacontent
337			_2rdamedia
338			_2rdacarrier
500			_aBachelor's thesis
502			_aCollege of Engineering.-- _bBachelor of science in electrical engineering: _cTechnological University of the Philippines, _d2025.
504			_aIncludes bibliographic references and index.
520			_aThis study addresses the need for sustainable energy solutions in agriculture by developing a Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) system to power environmental monitoring and regulation in a self-sustaining mushroom farm. The system integrates Pleurotus Ostreatus (oyster mushrooms) and Eudrilus Eugeniae (African nightcrawler) as biological agents for electricity generation. Sixty mushroom fruiting bags and eighteen vermicast chambers were constructed, each embedded with zinc-copper electrodes spaced 6 mm apart. The generated power was optimized using a hybrid series-parallel configuration, potassium chloride (KCl) electrolyte, and amplification via an operational amplifier and boost converter. The system achieved output voltages of 1.5 V and current up to 48.37 mA, enabling a 13.5 V output sufficient to power humidity and moisture sensors. The automated setup successfully regulated environmental parameters, maintaining humidity between 70%-90% and soil moisture within 350-550, crucial for mushroom and worm activity. Testing showed enhanced performance with 0.1 M KCl, raising power output to 0.85 W in the earthworm MFC. Functionality tests confirmed the effectiveness of the sensor- triggered solenoid valve system. The study concludes that MFCs, when combined with smart automation and proper electrolyte use, can serve as viable renewable energy sources for sustainable farming applications.
600			_2Mi
650			_aMicrobial fuel cell
650			_aPleurotus ostreatus
650			_aEudrilus eugeniae
700			_aMagpantay, Jon Jessel B. _eauthor
700			_aMedalla, Juvan R. _eauthor
700			_aSanchez, Jayson Rg M. _eauthor
700			_aTulao, Jane Louise S. _eauthor
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