Utilizing Waste Water for Sustainable Energy Generation via IoT-Integrated Technologies

Abstract

Innovative technologies including geothermal desalination, anaerobic digestion, microbial fuel cells, and internet of things integration may be able to aid with the combined challenges of wastewater treatment and energy sustainability. Anaerobic digestion converts organic waste into biogas, a renewable energy source that may be used to produce heat and electricity. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) use the metabolic processes of microbes to convert organic materials into electricity, allowing for the simultaneous treatment of wastewater and the generation of renewable energy. Geothermal desalination reduces the need for fossil fuels and uses heat from geothermal sources to turn brackish or salty water into freshwater, which is less harmful to the environment. IoT connection allows geothermal desalination systems and bioenergy from wastewater processes to collect, monitor, control, and optimise data in real-time.