A one-compartment fructose/air biological fuel cell based on direct electron transfer

Wu, Xuee; Zhao, Feng; Varcoe, John R.; Thumser, Alfred E.; Avignone–Rossa, Claudio; Slade, Robert C. T.

doi:10.1016/j.bios.2009.07.011

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“…With these polymers, the authors claimed that many functional groups can be introduced into the main chain by selection of appropriate monomers that facilitate access to the enzyme binding sites. In this same year, Wu et al have demonstrated a membraneless fructose/air biofuel by using D-fructose dehydrogenase and bilirubin oxidase and employing a cellulose-multiwalled carbon nanotube matrix [33]. This kind of matrix provided a promising environment for enzyme anchoring since relative high power density and lifetime were achieved.…”

Section: Biofuel Cell Developmentmentioning

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An Overview of Enzymatic Biofuel Cells

2010

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The continuous increase in the search for alternative energy sources worldwide is pushing the demand for "clean" and efficient energy production processes. The concept of biofuel cell has been known since 1912 but only in 1964 that the first enzyme-based biofuel cell was described. Since then, this kind of device has been the target of many research teams worldwide. This device is an alternative to the fuel cells employing metal catalysts that is capable of converting chemical energy into electricity, with the advantage of using biological molecules as catalysts. This new technology offers several other advantages over traditional batteries, including the use of renewable and clean catalysts, reaction selectivity, fuel flexibility, and the ability to operate at milder temperature. Recent studies have demonstrated promising characteristics of these devices; however, despite the several advances in this area, some challenges still need to be faced. This manuscript aims to provide the reader with an overview of the state of the art in enzymatic biofuel cells by discussing the latest papers in this field and presenting an outlook for future research in this area.

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Section: Biofuel Cell Developmentmentioning

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An Overview of Enzymatic Biofuel Cells

2010

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“…Due to their excellent electrochemical properties, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have aroused intense interests in electrochemistry fields (Zhu et al, 2007;Kandimalla and Ju, 2006) especially in the development of enzymatic BFCs (Liu et al, 2005;Yan et al, 2006;Tasca et al, 2008;Wu et al, 2009). However, for the electrochemical application, the purification of CNTs is generally needed.…”

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A biofuel cell with a single-walled carbon nanohorn-based bioanode operating at physiological condition

Wen

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Zhou

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Biosensors and Bioelectronics

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“…Apart from the glucose, alcohols were also extensively studied as fuel at anode in e-BES catalyzed by non-specific or specific alcohol dehydrogenases [240,241]. Similarly, cellobiose [229][230][231][232][233], fructose [234,235], pyruvate [227], glycerol [227], hydrogen [238,239], etc., were also studied as fuels in e-BES. Various studies have been performed to enhance the current densities, to meet the complete oxidation of the fuel, to increase the stability and longetivity of the enzyme properties.…”

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Enzymatic Electrosynthesis: An Overview on the Progress in Enzyme- Electrodes for the Production of Electricity, Fuels and Chemicals

Satyawali¹

2013

J Microbial Biochem Technol

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Recent interest in the field of biocommodities production through bioelectrochemical systems has generated interest in the enzyme catalyzed redox reactions. Enzyme catalyzed electrodes are well established as sensors and power generators. However, a paradigm shift in recent science towards the production of useful chemicals has changed the face of biofuel cells, keeping the fuels or chemicals production in the upfront. This review article comprehensively presents the progress in the field of enzyme-electrodes for the production of electricity, fuels and chemicals with an aim to represent a practical outline for understanding the use of single or multiple redox enzymes as electrocatalysts for their electron transfer onto electrodes. It also provides the state-of-the-art information regarding the different existing processes to fabricate enzyme electrodes. Successfully-achieved electroenzymatic anodic and cathodic reactions are further discussed, together with their potential applications. Particular focus was made on the novel single/multiple enzyme systems towards product synthesis and other applications. Finally, techno-economic and environmental elements for industrial processing with enzyme catalyzed bioelectrochemical system (e-BES) are anticipated, in order to provide useful strategies for further development of this technology.

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A one-compartment fructose/air biological fuel cell based on direct electron transfer

Cited by 57 publications

References 28 publications

An Overview of Enzymatic Biofuel Cells

An Overview of Enzymatic Biofuel Cells

A biofuel cell with a single-walled carbon nanohorn-based bioanode operating at physiological condition

Enzymatic Electrosynthesis: An Overview on the Progress in Enzyme- Electrodes for the Production of Electricity, Fuels and Chemicals

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