An innovative design of upflow constructed wetland–microbial fuel cell (UFCW–MFC) planted with cattail
was used for simultaneous wastewater treatment and electricity generation. The electrodes material
employed in the study was carbon felt. The main aim of this study is to assess the performance of the
UFCW coupling with MFC in term of ability to treat wastewater and the capability to generate
bioelectricity. The oxidation reduction potential (ORP) and dissolved oxygen (DO) profile showed that
the anaerobic and aerobic regions were well developed in the lower and upper bed, respectively, of
UFCW–MFC. Biodegradation of organic matter, nitrification and denitrification was investigated and
the removal efficiencies of COD, NO3
, NH4 + were 100%, 40%, and 91%, respectively. The maximum power
density of 6.12 mWm2 and coulombic efficiency of 8.6% were achieved at electrode spacing of anode 1
(A1) and cathode (15 cm).