The global microbial fuel cell market stood at USD 11.2 million in 2019, and is likely to be valued at USD 18.8 million by 2027, rising at a CAGR of 7.1% over the forecast period. The growth can be primarily attributed to the growing energy demands coupled with the increasing need for wastewater treatment across the globe. Also, rising environmental concerns have led to several government initiatives promoting the use of renewable energy. This is set to further accelerate the demand for microbial fuel cells. However, high associated costs along with the inability of these cells to generate constant primary power may impede the market growth.
Microbial fuel cells, being a relatively new approach for electrical power generation, make use of microorganisms that act as biocatalysts in order to convert the chemical energy stored in organic substances into electrical energy. For MFCs to operate, electrons from the microorganisms are transferred from a reduced electron donor to an electron acceptor at a higher electrochemical potential. Electrons produced by the bacteria from these substrates are thereafter transferred to the anode (negative terminal) and flow to the cathode (positive terminal) that is linked by a conductive material containing a resistor.
Moreover, the world today is witnessing major energy crisis as there has been a tremendous use of fossil fuels over the years. This has resulted in resource depletion and is bringing about an ecological imbalance. In order to address environmental issues such as pollution and climate change, renewable sources of energy have come to the planet’s rescue. Therefore, MFCs are emerging as an effective technology for in situ conversion of chemical energy into electrical one and also removing carbon and nitrogen from the environment.
Segment overview
On the basis of application, the wastewater treatment segment is expected to hold a considerable share of the market over the next eight years. Rising interest from municipal bodies and the governments, towards the potential of MFCs for sewage treatment, cleaning polluted rivers & lakes, and for handling other degradable organic waste is the major factor driving the segment growth. Also, growing use of MFCs in other applications such as electricity generation, power supply to small devices, biosensors, and education are likely to boost the market growth.
On the basis of region, North America dominated the global market for microbial fuel cell in 2019 due to growing investments in research & development coupled with huge incentives from government and other enterprises. However, Asia Pacific is likely to emerge as the fastest growing market from 2020 to 2027. Presence of key markets such as China, India and Japan coupled with the growing demand for MFCs across a wide variety of applications, particularly in rural areas, is projected to promote the regional growth over the forecast period.
The report provides detailed market outlook, and forecast the “Global Microbial Fuel Cell” market based on design, type, application, end-use and region.
| Research Attribute | Coverage |
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| Years Considered | 2017-2027 |
| Historical Years | 2017, 2018 |
| Base Year | 2019 |
| Forecast Period | 2020-2017 |
| Units Considered | USD Million |
| Segmentation By Design |
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| Segmentation by Type |
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| Segmentation By Application |
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| Segmentation By End-Use |
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| Key Company Profiles | MICROrganic Technologies, Triqua International BV, Sainergy Tech, Inc., Cambrian Innovation Inc., Prongineer, Fluence Corporation, & Vinpro Technologies, among others. |
CHAPTER 1. Market Scope and Methodology
1.1. Research methodology
1.2. Objectives of the report
1.3. Research scope & assumptions
1.4. List of data sources
CHAPTER 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Microbial fuel cell (MFC) market – Key industry insights
CHAPTER 3. Market Outlook
3.1. Market definition
3.2. Market segmentation
3.3. Value chain analysis
3.4. Technological overview
3.5. Microbial fuel cell market : developed v/s developing countries
3.6. Market opportunities & trends
3.6.1. Growing energy demand across the globe
3.6.2. Rising environmental concerns regarding conventional sources of energy
3.6.3. Increasing investment in research & development
3.7. Market dynamics
3.7.1. Market driver analysis
3.7.1.1. Several government initiatives towards renewable energy
3.7.1.2. Growing need for wastewater treatment
3.7.1.3. Impact analysis
3.7.2. Market restraint analysis
3.7.2.1. High associated costs
3.7.2.2. Inability to generate constant primary power
3.7.2.3. Impact analysis
3.8. Industry analysis – Porter’s
3.8.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
3.8.2. Bargaining power of buyers
3.8.3. Threat of new entrants
3.8.4. Threat of substitutes
3.8.5. Competitive rivalry
3.9. PESTEL analysis
CHAPTER 4. Competitive Outlook
4.1. Competitive framework
4.2. Company market share analysis
4.3. Strategic layout
CHAPTER 5. COVID-19 Implications
5.1. Global industry impact of COVID-19 pandemic
5.1.1. Impact analysis by end-use
5.1.2. Analyst recommendations
CHAPTER 6. Global Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market Size and Forecast (2017 - 2027)
6.1. Global Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
6.1.1. Stacked
6.1.2. Single chambered
6.1.3. Double chambered
6.2. Global Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
6.2.1. Phototrophic bio film
6.2.2. Mediatedl
6.2.3. Unmediated
6.2.4. Soil-based
6.2.5. Others
6.3. Global Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
6.3.1. Wastewater treatment
6.3.2. Power generation
6.3.3. Education
6.3.4. Biosensor
6.3.5. Others
6.4. Global Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
6.4.1. Agriculture
6.4.2. Power
6.4.3. Medical
6.4.4. Education
6.4.5. Food & Beverage
6.4.6. Others
6.5. Global Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Region (USD Million)
6.5.1. North America
6.5.2. Europe
6.5.3. Asia-Pacific
6.5.4. Central & South America (CSA)
6.5.5. Middle East & Africa (MEA)
CHAPTER 7. Global Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market Size and Forecast, By Region (2017 - 2027)
7.1. North America Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.1.1. North America Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Country (USD Million)
7.1.2. North America Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.1.3. North America Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.1.4. North America Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.1.5. North America Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.1.6. The U.S. Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.1.6.1. The U.S. Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.1.6.2. The U.S. Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.1.6.3. The U.S. Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.1.6.4. The U.S. Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.1.7. Canada Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.1.7.1. Canada Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.1.7.2. Canada Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.1.7.3. Canada Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.1.7.4. Canada Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.1.8. Mexico Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.1.8.1. Mexico Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.1.8.2. Mexico Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.1.8.3. Mexico Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.1.8.4. Mexico Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.2. Europe Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.2.1. Europe Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Country (USD Million)
7.2.2. Europe Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.2.3. Europe Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.2.4. Europe Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.2.5. Europe Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.2.6. Germany Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.2.6.1. Germany Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.2.6.2. Germany Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.2.6.3. Germany Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.2.6.4. Germany Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.2.7. The U.K Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.2.7.1. The U.K Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.2.7.2. The U.K Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.2.7.3. The U.K Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.2.7.4. The U.K Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.2.8. France Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.2.8.1. France Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.2.8.2. France Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.2.8.3. France Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.2.8.4. France Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.2.9. Italy Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.2.9.1. Italy Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.2.9.2. Italy Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.2.9.3. Italy Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.2.9.4. Italy Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.2.10. Spain Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.2.10.1. Spain Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.2.10.2. Spain Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.2.10.3. Spain Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.2.10.4. Spain Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.3. Asia-Pacific Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.3.1. Asia-Pacific Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Country (USD Million)
7.3.2. Asia-Pacific Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.3.3. Asia-Pacific Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.3.4. Asia-Pacific Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.3.5. Asia-Pacific Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.3.6. China Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.3.6.1. China Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.3.6.2. China Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.3.6.3. China Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.3.6.4. China Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.3.7. Japan Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.3.7.1. Japan Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.3.7.2. Japan Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.3.7.3. Japan Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.3.7.4. Japan Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.3.8. India Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.3.8.1. India Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.3.8.2. India Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.3.8.3. India Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.3.8.4. India Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.3.9. South Korea Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.3.9.1. South Korea Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.3.9.2. South Korea Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.3.9.3. South Korea Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.3.9.4. South Korea Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.4. Central & South America (CSA) Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.4.1. Central & South America (CSA) Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Country (USD Million)
7.4.2. Central & South America (CSA) Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.4.3. Central & South America (CSA) Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.4.4. Central & South America (CSA) Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.4.5. Central & South America (CSA) Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.4.6. Brazil Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.4.6.1. Brazil Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.4.6.2. Brazil Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.4.6.3. Brazil Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.4.6.4. Brazil Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.4.7. Chile Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.4.7.1. Chile Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.4.7.2. Chile Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.4.7.3. Chile Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.4.7.4. Chile Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.5. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.5.1. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Country (USD Million)
7.5.2. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.5.3. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.5.4. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.5.5. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.5.6. Saudi Arabia Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.5.6.1. Saudi Arabia Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.5.6.2. Saudi Arabia Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.5.6.3. Saudi Arabia Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.5.6.4. Saudi Arabia Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
7.5.7. South Africa Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market (USD Million)
7.5.7.1. South Africa Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Design (USD Million)
7.5.7.2. South Africa Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Type (USD Million)
7.5.7.3. South Africa Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By Application (USD Million)
7.5.7.4. South Africa Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Market, By End-Use (USD Million)
CHAPTER 8. Key Players and Strategic Developments
8.1. MICROrganic Technologies
8.1.1. Business Overview
8.1.2. Product and Service Offering
8.1.3. Financial Overview
8.1.4. Strategic Developments
8.2. Triqua International BV
8.2.1. Business Overview
8.2.2. Product and Service Offering
8.2.3. Financial Overview
8.2.4. Strategic Developments
8.3. Sainergy Tech, Inc.
8.3.1. Business Overview
8.3.2. Product and Service Offering
8.3.3. Financial Overview
8.3.4. Strategic Developments
8.4. Cambrian Innovation Inc.
8.4.1. Business Overview
8.4.2. Product and Service Offering
8.4.3. Financial Overview
8.4.4. Strategic Developments
8.5. Prongineer
8.5.1. Business Overview
8.5.2. Product and Service Offering
8.5.3. Financial Overview
8.5.4. Strategic Developments
8.6. Fluence Corporation
8.6.1. Business Overview
8.6.2. Product and Service Offering
8.6.3. Financial Overview
8.6.4. Strategic Developments
8.7. Vinpro Technologies
8.7.1. Business Overview
8.7.2. Product and Service Offering
8.7.3. Financial Overview
8.7.4. Strategic Developments
