Systems and methods for integrated modular production of hydrogen freshwater, and bioelectricity

A modular cascaded generator system, comprising:

• an electrolysis compartment configured to receive an electrolyte solution comprising a saline mixture, the electrolysis compartment including first and second electrodes spaced apart and positioned parallel to each other on movable rails, the first and second electrodes connected to an external electrical circuit through an applied external resistance;
• a fermentation compartment configured to receive a mixture of biomass waste and an anaerobic microorganism solution comprising bacteria for bioenergy production, wherein the fermentation compartment includes first and second electrodes spaced apart and positioned parallel to each other on movable rails, the first and second electrodes connected to an external multimeter for measuring bioelectricity potential;
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• a desalination compartment positioned between the electrolysis compartment and the fermentation compartment, the desalination compartment configured to receive a saline solution and comprising an anion exchange membrane separating the desalination compartment from the electrolysis compartment and a cation exchange membrane separating the desalination compartment from the fermentation compartment, wherein the desalination compartment is configured to perform ion exchange processes to produce freshwater;
• wherein the compartments are clamped together using gaskets and O-rings secured by stainless steel bolts to provide a leak-proof operation.

A modular intertwined generator system for the concurrent production of natural hydrogen, freshwater, and bioelectricity, comprising:

• an electrolysis chamber located in an interior of the generator system, the electrolysis chamber including cylindrical electrodes spaced apart and separated from a desalination chamber by a cation exchange membrane, the cylindrical electrodes connected to an external electrical circuit via an applied external resistance, wherein the electrolysis chamber is configured to receive an electrolyte solution and hydrogen gas produced during the electrolysis process;
• a desalination chamber positioned in the middle of the generator system, the desalination chamber separated from the electrolysis chamber by the cation exchange membrane and from a fermentation chamber by an anion exchange membrane, the desalination chamber configured to receive a saline solution;
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• a fermentation chamber located at the outermost part of the generator system, the fermentation chamber including first and second spaced apart electrodes placed in a biomass solution for bioenergy collection, the electrodes connected to an external multimeter for measuring the bioelectricity potential.

A method for generating electricity, desalinating water, and fermenting biomass within a modular three-chambered generator system, the method comprising:

• initiating an electrolysis process within an electrolysis compartment to generate hydrogen gas and bioelectricity, wherein the electrolysis compartment comprises a saline mixture with sodium and chlorine ions;
• processing biomass in a fermentation chamber to produce hydrogen gas and bioelectricity, wherein the fermentation chamber comprises a mixture of biomass waste and an anaerobic microorganism solution;
• desalinating water in a desalination chamber positioned between the electrolysis chamber and fermentation chamber, wherein the desalinating chamber comprises a saline solution;
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• synchronizing, by an electronic device, the electrolysis, fermentation, and desalination processes, by monitoring and adjusting the flow rates, electrical inputs, and microbial activity across compartments.