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Table 6 Elementary composition of the EPS-BP5M and bacterial surface properties

From: Statistical optimization of waste molasses-based exopolysaccharides and self-sustainable bioelectricity production for dual chamber microbial fuel cell by Bacillus piscis

Parameters

Values

Elemental composition of EPS-BP5M (%)

 

C

28.56

H

6.68

N

2.89

S

3.41

Bacterial surface properties

 

Autoaggregation (%)

 

 3 h

24.12 ± 3.25

 6 h

52.67 ± 1.62

 24 h

73.48 ± 1.79

Hydrophobicity (%)

31.98 ± 1.12