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Suri D, Aeshala LM, Palai T. Microbial electrosynthesis of valuable chemicals from the reduction of CO 2: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:36591-36614. [PMID: 38772994 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33678-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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The present energy demand of the world is increasing but the fossil fuels are gradually depleting. As a result, the need for alternative fuels and energy sources is growing. Fuel cells could be one alternative to address the challenge. The fuel cell can convert CO2 to value-added chemicals. The potential of bio-fuel cells, specifically enzymatic fuel cells and microbial fuel cells, and the importance of immobilization technology in bio-fuel cells are highlighted. The review paper also includes a detailed explanation of the microbial electrosynthesis system to reduce CO2 and the value-added products during microbial electrosynthesis. Future research in bio-electrochemical synthesis for CO2 conversion is expected to prioritize enhancing biocatalyst efficiency, refining reactor design, exploring novel electrode materials, understanding microbial interactions, integrating renewable energy sources, and investigating electrochemical processes for carbon capture and selective CO2 reduction. The challenges and perspectives of bio-electrochemical systems in the application of CO2 conversion are also discussed. Overall, this review paper provides valuable insights into the latest developments and criteria for effective research and implementation in bio-fuel cells, immobilization technology, and microbial electro-synthesis systems.
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- Diksha Suri
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 177005, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, 190006, India
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Warangal, Telangana, 506004, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 177005, India.
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Estrada-Osorio DV, Escalona-Villalpando RA, Gurrola MP, Chaparro-Sánchez R, Rodríguez-Morales JA, Arriaga LG, Ledesma-García J. Abiotic, Hybrid, and Biological Electrocatalytic Materials Applied in Microfluidic Fuel Cells: A Comprehensive Review. ACS MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AU 2024; 4:25-41. [PMID: 38404496 PMCID: PMC10885332 DOI: 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.3c00044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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This article provides an overview of the work reported in the past decade in the field of microfluidic fuel cells. To develop appropriate research, the most commonly used electrocatalytic materials were considered and a new classification was proposed based on their nature: abiotic, hybrid, or biological. This classification allowed the authors to discern the information collected. In this sense, the types of electrocatalysts used for the oxidation of the most common fuels in different environments, such as glucose, ethanol, methanol, glycerol, and lactate, were presented. There are several phenomena presented in this article. This information gives an overview of where research is heading in the field of materials for electrocatalysis, regardless of the fuel used in the microfluidic fuel cell: the synthesis of abiotic and biological materials to obtain hybrid materials that allow the use of the best properties of each material.
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- D. V. Estrada-Osorio
- División
de Investigación y Posgrado, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro 76010, México
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- División
de Investigación y Posgrado, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro 76010, México
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- CONACYT-Tecnológico
Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Chetumal, Avenida Insurgentes 330, Chetumal, Quintana Roo 77013, México
- Tecnológico
Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Chetumal, Avenida Insurgentes 330, Chetumal, Quintana Roo 77013, México
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- Facultad
de Informática, Universidad Autónoma
de Querétaro, Santiago de
Querétaro, Querétaro 76010, México
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- División
de Investigación y Posgrado, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro 76010, México
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- Centro
de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro 76703, México
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- División
de Investigación y Posgrado, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro 76010, México
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Vera-Estrada IL, Olivares-Ramírez JM, Rodríguez-Reséndiz J, Dector A, Mendiola-Santibañez JD, Amaya-Cruz DM, Sosa-Domínguez A, Ortega-Díaz D, Dector D, Ovando-Medina VM, Antonio-Carmona ID. Digital Pregnancy Test Powered by an Air-Breathing Paper-Based Microfluidic Fuel Cell Stack Using Human Urine as Fuel. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:6641. [PMID: 36081100 PMCID: PMC9460395 DOI: 10.3390/s22176641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The direct integration of paper-based microfluidic fuel cells (μFC's) toward creating autonomous lateral flow assays has attracted attention. Here, we show that an air-breathing paper-based μFC could be used as a power supply in pregnancy tests by oxidizing the human urine used for the diagnosis. We present an air-breathing paper-based μFC connected to a pregnancy test, and for the first time, as far as we know, it is powered by human urine without needing any external electrolyte. It uses TiO2-Ni as anode and Pt/C as cathode; the performance shows a maximum value of voltage and current and power densities of ∼0.96 V, 1.00 mA cm-2, and 0.23 mW cm-2, respectively. Furthermore, we present a simple design of a paper-based μFC's stack powered with urine that shows a maximum voltage and maximum current and power densities of ∼1.89 V, 2.77 mA cm-2 and 1.38 mW cm-2, respectively, which powers the display of a pregnancy test allowing to see the analysis results.
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- Irma Lucia Vera-Estrada
- Departamento de Energías Renovables, Universidad Tecnológica de San Juan del Río, Av. La Palma No 125 Vista Hermosa, San Juan del Río 76800, Mexico
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- Departamento de Energías Renovables, Universidad Tecnológica de San Juan del Río, Av. La Palma No 125 Vista Hermosa, San Juan del Río 76800, Mexico
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- Departamento de Energías Renovables, Conacyt-Universidad Tecnológica de San Juan del Río, Av. La Palma No 125 Vista Hermosa, San Juan del Río 76800, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Campus Amealco, Camacho Guzmán, Amealco 76894, Mexico
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- Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Campus Universitario, Cerro de las Campanas S/N-Edificio 5, Centro Universitario, Querétaro 76010, Mexico
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- Departamento de Energías Renovables, Universidad Tecnológica de San Juan del Río, Av. La Palma No 125 Vista Hermosa, San Juan del Río 76800, Mexico
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- Departamento de Energías Renovables, Universidad Tecnológica de San Juan del Río, Av. La Palma No 125 Vista Hermosa, San Juan del Río 76800, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Coordinación Académica Región Altiplano (COARA), Matehuala 78700, Mexico
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Ibrahim OA, Navarro-Segarra M, Sadeghi P, Sabaté N, Esquivel JP, Kjeang E. Microfluidics for Electrochemical Energy Conversion. Chem Rev 2022; 122:7236-7266. [PMID: 34995463 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Electrochemical energy conversion is an important supplement for storage and on-demand use of renewable energy. In this regard, microfluidics offers prospects to raise the efficiency and rate of electrochemical energy conversion through enhanced mass transport, flexible cell design, and ability to eliminate the physical ion-exchange membrane, an essential yet costly element in conventional electrochemical cells. Since the 2002 invention of the microfluidic fuel cell, the research field of microfluidics for electrochemical energy conversion has expanded into a great variety of cell designs, fabrication techniques, and device functions with a wide range of utility and applications. The present review aims to comprehensively synthesize the best practices in this field over the past 20 years. The underlying fundamentals and research methods are first summarized, followed by a complete assessment of all research contributions wherein microfluidics was proactively utilized to facilitate energy conversion in conjunction with electrochemical cells, such as fuel cells, flow batteries, electrolysis cells, hybrid cells, and photoelectrochemical cells. Moreover, emerging technologies and analytical tools enabled by microfluidics are also discussed. Lastly, opportunities for future research directions and technology advances are proposed.
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- Omar A Ibrahim
- Fuel Cell Research Laboratory, School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Simon Fraser University, V3T 0A3 Surrey, British Columbia Canada.,Fuelium S.L., Edifici Eureka, Av. Can Domènech S/N, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona Spain
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- Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona, IMB-CNM (CSIC), C/dels Til·lers sn, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra Barcelona Spain
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- Fuel Cell Research Laboratory, School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Simon Fraser University, V3T 0A3 Surrey, British Columbia Canada
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- Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona, IMB-CNM (CSIC), C/dels Til·lers sn, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra Barcelona Spain.,Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), Passeig Lluís Companys 23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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- Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona, IMB-CNM (CSIC), C/dels Til·lers sn, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra Barcelona Spain.,BCMaterials, Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain.,IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- Fuel Cell Research Laboratory, School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Simon Fraser University, V3T 0A3 Surrey, British Columbia Canada
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Gonzalez-Solino C, Bernalte E, Bayona Royo C, Bennett R, Leech D, Di Lorenzo M. Self-Powered Detection of Glucose by Enzymatic Glucose/Oxygen Fuel Cells on Printed Circuit Boards. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:26704-26711. [PMID: 34038080 PMCID: PMC8735749 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c02747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Monitoring glucose levels in physiological fluids can help prevent severe complications associated with hypo- and hyper-glycemic events. Current glucose-monitoring systems require a three-electrode setup and a power source to function, which can hamper the system miniaturization to the patient discomfort. Enzymatic fuel cells (EFCs) offer the opportunity to develop self-powered and minimally invasive glucose sensors by eliminating the need for an external power source. Nevertheless, practical applications demand for cost-effective and mass-manufacturable EFCs compatible with integration strategies. In this study, we explore for the first time the use of gold electrodes on a printed circuit board (PCB) for the development of an EFC and demonstrate its application in saliva. To increase the specific surface area, the PCB gold-plated electrodes were modified with porous gold films. At the anode, glucose oxidase is immobilized with an osmium redox polymer that serves as an electron-transfer mediator. At the cathode, bilirubin oxidase is adsorbed onto the porous gold surface with a blocking agent that prevents parasitic reactions while maintaining the enzyme catalytic activity. The resulting EFC showed a linear response to glucose in phosphate buffer within the range 50 μM to 1 mM, with a sensitivity of 14.13 μA cm-2 mM-1. The sensor was further characterized in saliva, showing the linear range of detection of 0.75 to 2 mM, which is within the physiological range, and sensitivity of 21.5 μA cm-2 mM-1. Overall, this work demonstrates that PCBs are suitable platforms for EFCs, paving the way for the development of fully integrated systems in a seamless and miniaturized device.
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- Carla Gonzalez-Solino
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, U.K.
- Centre
for Biosensors, Bioelectronics and Biodevices (C3Bio), University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, U.K.
- Centre
for Biosensors, Bioelectronics and Biodevices (C3Bio), University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, U.K.
- Centre
for Biosensors, Bioelectronics and Biodevices (C3Bio), University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, U.K.
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- School
of Chemistry & Ryan Institute, National
University of Ireland Galway, University Road, Galway H91 TK33, Ireland
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- School
of Chemistry & Ryan Institute, National
University of Ireland Galway, University Road, Galway H91 TK33, Ireland
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, U.K.
- Centre
for Biosensors, Bioelectronics and Biodevices (C3Bio), University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, U.K.
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Kim M, Kwon Y, Ahn Y. Paper-based mediatorless enzymatic microfluidic biofuel cells. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 190:113391. [PMID: 34118761 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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In this study, eco-friendly and disposable paper-based membraneless microfluidic enzymatic fuel cells (EFCs) were developed without any mediators to reduce the toxicity and cost of EFCs. Glucose oxidase and laccase were immobilized on multi-walled carbon nanotube electrodes to catalyze the redox reaction of glucose and oxygen. Micromachining techniques well-suited for mass production were used to precisely fabricate micro-scale Y-shaped and cross-shaped EFCs. Experimental measurements showed that the concentration of glucose in the fuel solution affects the cell performance, which occurs because the flow speed of the fuel stream decreases as the concentration of glucose increases. The highest performance of power density (104.2 ± 3.35 μW cm-2) and current density (615.6 ± 3.14 μA cm-2) were obtained with the Y-shaped channel configuration at a glucose concentration of 100 mM. This performance is the best of all paper-based single EFCs reported to date. The new paper-based co-laminar flow mediatorless EFC exhibits strong potential to power miniaturized and portable on-site diagnostic devices.
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- Myunghun Kim
- Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, BK21 FOUR ERICA-ACE Center, Hanyang University, 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, South Korea
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- Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, BK21 FOUR ERICA-ACE Center, Hanyang University, 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, South Korea
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- Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, BK21 FOUR ERICA-ACE Center, Hanyang University, 55 Hanyangdaehak-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, South Korea.
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Wang C, Shim E, Chang HK, Lee N, Kim HR, Park J. Sustainable and high-power wearable glucose biofuel cell using long-term and high-speed flow in sportswear fabrics. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 169:112652. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Revised: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Buaki-Sogó M, García-Carmona L, Gil-Agustí M, Zubizarreta L, García-Pellicer M, Quijano-López A. Enzymatic Glucose-Based Bio-batteries: Bioenergy to Fuel Next-Generation Devices. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2020; 378:49. [PMID: 33125588 DOI: 10.1007/s41061-020-00312-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This article consists of a review of the main concepts and paradigms established in the field of biological fuel cells or biofuel cells. The aim is to provide an overview of the current panorama, basic concepts, and methodologies used in the field of enzymatic biofuel cells, as well as the applications of these bio-systems in flexible electronics and implantable or portable devices. Finally, the challenges needing to be addressed in the development of biofuel cells capable of supplying power to small size devices with applications in areas related to health and well-being or next-generation portable devices are analyzed. The aim of this study is to contribute to biofuel cell technology development; this is a multidisciplinary topic about which review articles related to different scientific areas, from Materials Science to technology applications, can be found. With this article, the authors intend to reach a wide readership in order to spread biofuel cell technology for different scientific profiles and boost new contributions and developments to overcome future challenges.
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- Mireia Buaki-Sogó
- Instituto Tecnológico de la Energía (ITE), Avenida Juan de la Cierva, 24, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain.
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- Instituto Tecnológico de la Energía (ITE), Avenida Juan de la Cierva, 24, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Tecnológico de la Energía (ITE), Avenida Juan de la Cierva, 24, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Tecnológico de la Energía (ITE), Avenida Juan de la Cierva, 24, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Tecnológico de la Energía (ITE), Avenida Juan de la Cierva, 24, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- ITE Universitat Politécnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n edificio 6C, 46022, Valencia, Spain
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Chen H, Simoska O, Lim K, Grattieri M, Yuan M, Dong F, Lee YS, Beaver K, Weliwatte S, Gaffney EM, Minteer SD. Fundamentals, Applications, and Future Directions of Bioelectrocatalysis. Chem Rev 2020; 120:12903-12993. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c00472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Hui Chen
- Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 South 1400 East, RM 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 South 1400 East, RM 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 South 1400 East, RM 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 South 1400 East, RM 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 South 1400 East, RM 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 South 1400 East, RM 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 South 1400 East, RM 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 South 1400 East, RM 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 South 1400 East, RM 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 South 1400 East, RM 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 South 1400 East, RM 2020, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
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Sailapu SK, Kraikaew P, Sabaté N, Bakker E. Self-Powered Potentiometric Sensor Transduction to a Capacitive Electronic Component for Later Readout. ACS Sens 2020; 5:2909-2914. [PMID: 32881477 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.0c01284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Potentiometric sensors operate as galvanic cells where the voltage is spontaneously generated as a function of the sample composition. We show here that energy can be harvested, stored during the sensing process without external power, and physically isolated from the sensor circuit for later readout. This is accomplished by placing an electronic capacitor as a portable transduction component between the indicator and the reference electrode at the point where one would ordinarily connect the high-input-impedance voltmeter. The voltage across this isolated capacitor indicates the originally measured ion activity and can be read out conveniently, for example, using a simple handheld multimeter. The capacitor is shown to maintain the transferred charge for hours after its complete disconnection from the sensor. The concept is demonstrated to detect the physiological concentrations of K+ in artificial sweat samples. The methodology provides a readout principle that could become very useful in portable form factors and opens possibilities for potentiometric detection in point-of-care applications and inexpensive sensing devices where an external power source is not desired.
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- Sunil Kumar Sailapu
- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Geneva, Quai Ernest-Ansermet 30, CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona, IMB-CNM (CSIC), C/ del Til·lers, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Geneva, Quai Ernest-Ansermet 30, CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona, IMB-CNM (CSIC), C/ del Til·lers, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
- Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), P.L. Companys 23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Geneva, Quai Ernest-Ansermet 30, CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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Seok S, Wang C, Lefeuvre E, Park J. Autonomous Energy Harvester Based on Textile-Based Enzymatic Biofuel Cell for On-Demand Usage. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 20:E5009. [PMID: 32899366 PMCID: PMC7506770 DOI: 10.3390/s20175009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This paper presents an autonomous energy harvester based on a textile-based enzymatic biofuel cell, enabling an efficient power management and on-demand usage. The proposed biofuel cell works by an enzymatic reaction with glucose in sweat absorbed by the specially designed textile for sustainable and efficient energy harvesting. The output power of the textile-based biofuel cell has been optimized by changing electrode size and stacking electrodes and corresponding fluidic channels suitable for following power management circuit. The output power level of single electrode is estimated less than 0.5 μW and thus a two-staged power management circuit using intermediate supercapacitor has been presented. As a solution to produce a higher power level, multiple stacks of biofuel cell electrodes have been proposed and thus the textile-based biofuel cell employing serially connected 5 stacks produces a maximal power of 13 μW with an output voltage of 0.88 V when load resistance is 40 kΩ. A buck-boost converter employing a crystal oscillator directly triggered by DC output voltage of the biofuel cell makes it possible to obtain output voltage of the DC-DC converter is 6.75 V. The efficiency of the DC-DC converter is estimated as approximately 50% when the output power of the biofuel cell is tens microwatts. In addition, LT-spice modeling and simulation has been presented to estimate power consumption of each element of the proposed DC-DC converter circuit and the predicted output voltage has good agreement with measurement result.
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- Seonho Seok
- Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (C2N), University-Paris-Saclay, 91120 Palaiseau, France;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sogang University, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107, Korea;
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- Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (C2N), University-Paris-Saclay, 91120 Palaiseau, France;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sogang University, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107, Korea;
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A Paper-Based Microfluidic Fuel Cell Using Soft Drinks as a Renewable Energy Source. ENERGIES 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/en13102443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The research aims were to construct an air-breathing paper-based microfluidic fuel cell (paper-based μ FC) and to evaluated it with different soft drinks to provide energy for their prospective use in portable devices as an emergency power source. First, in a half-cell configuration, cyclic voltammetry showed that glucose, maltose, and fructose had specific oxidation zones in the presence of platinum-ruthenium on carbon (PtRu/C) when they were individual. Still, when they were mixed, glucose was observed to be oxidized to a greater extent than fructose and maltose. After, when a paper-based μ FC was constructed, PtRu/C and platinum on carbon (Pt/C) were used as anode and cathode, the performance of this μ FC was mostly influenced by the concentration of glucose present in each soft drink, obtaining maximum power densities at room temperature of 0.061, 0.063, 0.060, and 0.073 mW cm − 2 for Coca Cola ® , Pepsi ® , Dr. Pepper ® , and 7up ® , respectively. Interestingly, when the soft drinks were cooled, the performance was increased up to 85%. Furthermore, a four-cell stack μ FC was constructed to demonstrate its usefulness as a possible power supply, obtaining a power density of 0.4 mW cm − 2 , using Coca Cola ® as fuel and air as oxidant. Together, the results of the present study indicate an alternative application of an μ FC using soft drinks as a backup source of energy in emergencies.
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Navarro-Segarra M, Alday PP, Garcia D, Ibrahim OA, Kjeang E, Sabaté N, Esquivel JP. An Organic Redox Flow Cell-Inspired Paper-Based Primary Battery. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:2394-2401. [PMID: 32103609 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201903511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2019] [Revised: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A portable paper-based organic redox flow primary battery using sustainable quinone chemistry is presented. The compact prototype relies on the capillary forces of the paper matrix to develop a quasi-steady flow of the reactants through a pair of porous carbon electrodes without the need of external pumps. Co-laminar capillary flow allows operation Under mixed-media conditions, in which an alkaline anolyte and an acidic catholyte are employed. This feature enables higher electrochemical cell voltages during discharge operation and the utilization of a wider range of available species and electrolytes and provides the advantage to form a neutral or near-neutral pH as the electrolytes neutralize at the absorbent pad, which allows a safe disposal after use. The effects of the device design parameters have been studied to enhance battery features such as power output, operational time, and fuel utilization. The device achieves a faradaic efficiency of up to 98 %, which is the highest reported in a capillary-based electrochemical power source, as well as a cell capacity of up to 11.4 Ah L-1 cm-2 , comparable to state-of-the-art large-scale redox flow cells.
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- Marina Navarro-Segarra
- Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona, IMB-CNM (CSIC), C/ dels Til⋅lers sn, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona, IMB-CNM (CSIC), C/ dels Til⋅lers sn, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona, IMB-CNM (CSIC), C/ dels Til⋅lers sn, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Fuel Cell Research Lab (FCReL), School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Simon Fraser University, V3T 0A3, Surrey, BC, Canada
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- Fuel Cell Research Lab (FCReL), School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Simon Fraser University, V3T 0A3, Surrey, BC, Canada
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- Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona, IMB-CNM (CSIC), C/ dels Til⋅lers sn, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
- Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), Passeig Lluís Companys 23, 08010, Barcelona, Spain
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- Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona, IMB-CNM (CSIC), C/ dels Til⋅lers sn, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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Rewatkar P, Hitaishi VP, Lojou E, Goel S. Enzymatic fuel cells in a microfluidic environment: Status and opportunities. A mini review. Electrochem commun 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2019.106533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Mercer C, Bennett R, Conghaile PÓ, Rusling JF, Leech D. Glucose biosensor based on open-source wireless microfluidic potentiostat. SENSORS AND ACTUATORS. B, CHEMICAL 2019; 290:616-624. [PMID: 32395016 PMCID: PMC7213535 DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2019.02.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Wireless potentiostats capable of cyclic voltammetry and amperometry that connect to the Internet are emerging as key attributes of future point-of-care devices. This work presents an "integrated microfluidic electrochemical detector" (iMED) three-electrode multi-potentiostat designed around operational amplifiers connected to a powerful WiFi-based microcontroller as a promising alternative to more expensive and complex strategies reported in the literature. The iMED is integrated with a microfluidic system developed to be controlled by the same microcontroller. The iMED is programmed wirelessly over a standard WiFi network and all electrochemical data is uploaded to an open-source cloud-based server. A wired desktop computer is not necessary for operation or program uploading. This method of integrated microfluidic automation is simple, uses common and inexpensive materials, and is compatible with commercial sample injectors. An integrated biosensor platform contains four screen-printed carbon arrays inside 4 separate microfluidic detection chambers with Pt counter and pseudo Ag/AgCl reference electrodes in situ. The iMED is benchmarked with K3[Fe(CN)6] against a commercial potentiostat and then as a glucose biosensor using glucose-oxidising films of [Os(2,2'-bipyridine)2(polyvinylimidazole)10Cl] prepared on screen-printed electrodes with multi walled carbon nanotubes, poly(ethylene glycol) diglycidyl ether and flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent glucose dehydrogenase. Potential application of this cost-effective wireless potentiostat approach to modern bioelectronics and point-of-care diagnosis is demonstrated by production of glucose oxidation currents, under pseudo-physiological conditions, using mediating films with lower redox potentials.
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- Conan Mercer
- School of Chemistry and Ryan Institute, National University of Ireland Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Chemistry and Ryan Institute, National University of Ireland Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland
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- National Centre for Sensor Research, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- School of Chemistry and Ryan Institute, National University of Ireland Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland
- Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-3060, United States
- Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-3136, United States
- Department of Surgery and Neag Cancer Centre, UConn Health, Farmington, CT 06030, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Ryan Institute, National University of Ireland Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland
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Yuen JD, Baingane A, Hasan Q, Shriver-Lake LC, Walper SA, Zabetakis D, Breger JC, Stenger DA, Slaughter G. A Fully-Flexible Solution-Processed Autonomous Glucose Indicator. Sci Rep 2019; 9:6931. [PMID: 31061428 PMCID: PMC6502809 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-43425-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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We present the first demonstration of a fully-flexible, self-powered glucose indicator system that synergizes two flexible electronic technologies: a flexible self-powering unit in the form of a biofuel cell, with a flexible electronic device - a circuit-board decal fabricated with biocompatible microbial nanocellulose. Our proof-of-concept device, comprising an enzymatic glucose fuel cell, glucose sensor and a LED indicator, does not require additional electronic equipment for detection or verification; and the entire structure collapses into a microns-thin, self-adhering, single-centimeter-square decal, weighing less than 40 mg. The flexible glucose indicator system continuously operates a light emitting diode (LED) through a capacitive charge/discharge cycle, which is directly correlated to the glucose concentration. Our indicator was shown to operate at high sensitivity within a linear glucose concentration range of 1 mM-45 mM glucose continuously, achieving a 1.8 VDC output from a flexible indicator system that deliver sufficient power to drive an LED circuit. Importantly, the results presented provide a basis upon which further development of indicator systems with biocompatible diffusing polymers to act as buffering diffusion barriers, thereby allowing them to be potentially useful for low-cost, direct-line-of-sight applications in medicine, husbandry, agriculture, and the food and beverage industries.
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- Jonathan D Yuen
- Center for Bio-Molecular Science and Engineering, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, 20375, USA
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- Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics and Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, 23529, USA
- Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, 21250, USA
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- Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics and Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, 23529, USA
- Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, 21250, USA
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- Center for Bio-Molecular Science and Engineering, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, 20375, USA
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- Center for Bio-Molecular Science and Engineering, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, 20375, USA
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- Center for Bio-Molecular Science and Engineering, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, 20375, USA
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- Center for Bio-Molecular Science and Engineering, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, 20375, USA
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- Center for Bio-Molecular Science and Engineering, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, 20375, USA
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- Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics and Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, 23529, USA.
- Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, 21250, USA.
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Wang Y, Zhang L, Zhao P, Ge S, Yan M, Yu J. Visual distance readout to display the level of energy generation in paper-based biofuel cells: application to enzymatic sensing of glucose. Mikrochim Acta 2019; 186:283. [PMID: 30989340 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-019-3374-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Biofuel cells (BFCs) based on anodic oxidation and cathodic oxygen reduction represent an attractive alternative to self-powered devices. A glucose/oxygen BFC is described for monitoring glucose. It is making use of a piece of paper carrying a glucose oxidase (GOx) based bioanode, and a bilirubin oxidase (BilOx) based biocathode. The performance of the BFC is affected by the generation of H2O2, a byproduct of enzymatic glucose oxidation. Therefore, the removal of H2O2 is a crucial step in terms of BFC performance and stability. In addition, direct, unambiguous visual read-out is an ideal way to provide quantitative information. The colorimetric readout system described here is based on the consumption of undesired H2O2 and to convert the extent of energy generation into recognizable variations in color. As the H2O2 travels along the hydrophilic channel by capillary action, the formation of red gold nanoparticles from AuCl4- leads to the appearance of a red bar that provides distance-based information that can be read visually. The multiply readable information (maximum power density of BFC or visible distance) provides further choices for quantification. It also enhances reliability. The self-powered system based on the BFC exhibits excellent performance. Glucose can be determined by this method in the 1 to 50 mM concentration range. Graphical abstract Schematic presentation of a paper-supported biofuel cell equipped with a visual distance readout to display the level of energy generation in biofuel cells, and its application in sensing of glucose.
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- Yanhu Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Preparation and Measurement of Building Materials, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China.
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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Castillo-Martínez LC, Amaya-Cruz DM, Gachuz J, Ortega-Díaz D, Olivares-Ramírez JM, Dector D, Duarte-Moller A, Villa AL, Dector A. Urea oxidation in a paper-based microfluidic fuel cell using Escherichia coli anode electrode. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1119/1/012004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Olivares-Ramírez JM, Ovando-Medina VM, Ortíz-Verdín A, Amaya-Cruz DM, Coronel-Hernandez J, Marroquín A, Dector A. Lateral flow assay HIV-based microfluidic blood fuel cell. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1119/1/012022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Rewatkar P, Goel S. Paper-Based Membraneless Co-Laminar Microfluidic Glucose Biofuel Cell With MWCNT-Fed Bucky Paper Bioelectrodes. IEEE Trans Nanobioscience 2018; 17:374-379. [DOI: 10.1109/tnb.2018.2857406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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del Torno-de Román L, Navarro M, Hughes G, Esquivel JP, Milton RD, Minteer SD, Sabaté N. Improved performance of a paper-based glucose fuel cell by capillary induced flow. Electrochim Acta 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.05.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Yang Y, Liu T, Tao K, Chang H. Generating Electricity on Chips: Microfluidic Biofuel Cells in Perspective. Ind Eng Chem Res 2018. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.8b00037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Department
of Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States of America
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Gonzalez-Solino C, Lorenzo MD. Enzymatic Fuel Cells: Towards Self-Powered Implantable and Wearable Diagnostics. BIOSENSORS 2018; 8:E11. [PMID: 29382147 PMCID: PMC5872059 DOI: 10.3390/bios8010011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2017] [Revised: 01/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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With the rapid progress in nanotechnology and microengineering, point-of-care and personalised healthcare, based on wearable and implantable diagnostics, is becoming a reality. Enzymatic fuel cells (EFCs) hold great potential as a sustainable means to power such devices by using physiological fluids as the fuel. This review summarises the fundamental operation of EFCs and discusses the most recent advances for their use as implantable and wearable self-powered sensors.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.
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Lopez F, Zerria S, Ruff A, Schuhmann W. An O2
Tolerant Polymer/Glucose Oxidase Based Bioanode as Basis for a Self-powered Glucose Sensor. ELECTROANAL 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.201700785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Francesca Lopez
- Analytical Chemistry - Center of Electrochemical Sciences (CES); Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center of Electrochemical Sciences (CES); Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center of Electrochemical Sciences (CES); Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center of Electrochemical Sciences (CES); Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Universitätsstr. 150 D-44780 Bochum Germany
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- Nicolas Mano
- CNRS, CRPP, UPR 8641, 33600 Pessac, France
- University of Bordeaux, CRPP, UPR 8641, 33600 Pessac, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ., CNRS, BIP, 31, chemin Aiguier, 13402 Marseille, France
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