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Chakraborty I, Olsson RT, Andersson RL, Pandey A. Glucose-based biofuel cells and their applications in medical implants: A review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33615. [PMID: 39040310 PMCID: PMC11261083 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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In glucose biofuel cells (G-BFCs), glucose oxidation at the anode and oxygen reduction at the cathode yield electrons, which generate electric energy that can power a wide range of electronic devices. Research associated with the development of G-BFCs has increased in popularity among researchers because of the eco-friendly nature of G-BFCs (as related to their construction) and their evolution from inexpensive bio-based materials. In addition, their excellent specificity towards glucose as an energy source, and other properties, such as small size and weight, make them attractive within various demanding applied environments. For example, G-BFCs have received much attention as implanted devices, especially for uses related to cardiac activities. Envisioned pacemakers and defibrillators powered by G-BFCs would not be required to have conventional lithium batteries exchanged every 5-10 years. However, future research is needed to develop G-BFCs demonstrating more stable power consistency and improved lifespan, as well as solving the challenges in converting laboratory-made implantable G-BFCs into implanted devices in the human body. The categorization of G-BFCs as a subcategory of different biofuel cells and their performance is reviewed in this article.
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, KTH – Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, KTH – Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, KTH – Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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Meder F, Armiento S, Naselli GA, Mondini A, Speck T, Mazzolai B. Charge generation by passive plant leaf motion at low wind speeds: design and collective behavior of plant-hybrid energy harvesters. BIOINSPIRATION & BIOMIMETICS 2024; 19:056003. [PMID: 38917810 DOI: 10.1088/1748-3190/ad5ba1] [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: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Energy harvesting techniques can exploit even subtle passive motion like that of plant leaves in wind as a consequence of contact electrification of the leaf surface. The effect is strongly enhanced by artificial materials installed as 'artificial leaves' on the natural leaves creating a recurring mechanical contact and separation. However, this requires a controlled mechanical interaction between the biological and the artificial component during the complex wind motion. Here, we build and test four artificial leaf designs with varying flexibility and degrees of freedom across the blade operating onNerium oleanderplants. We evaluate the apparent contact area (up to 10 cm2per leaf), the leaves' motion, together with the generated voltage, current and charge in low wind speeds of up to 3.3 m s-1and less. Single artificial leaves produced over 75 V and 1µA current peaks. Softer artificial leaves increase the contact area accessible for energy conversion, but a balance between softer and stiffer elements in the artificial blade is optimal to increase the frequency of contact-separation motion (here up to 10 Hz) for energy conversion also below 3.3 m s-1. Moreover, we tested how multiple leaves operating collectively during continuous wind energy harvesting over several days achieve a root mean square power of ∼6µW and are capable to transfer ∼80µC every 30-40 min to power a wireless temperature and humidity sensor autonomously and recurrently. The results experimentally reveal design strategies for energy harvesters providing autonomous micro power sources in plant ecosystems for example for sensing in precision agriculture and remote environmental monitoring.
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- Fabian Meder
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Bioinspired Soft Robotics, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Bioinspired Soft Robotics, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Bioinspired Soft Robotics, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Bioinspired Soft Robotics, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- Plant Biomechanics Group, Botanic Garden, Faculty of Biology, University of Freiburg, Schänzlestraße 1, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence livMatS @ FIT-Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies, University of Freiburg, Georges-Köhler-Allee 105, D-79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Bioinspired Soft Robotics, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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Jeong YH, Kwon M, Shin S, Lee J, Kim KS. Biomedical Applications of CNT-Based Fibers. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:137. [PMID: 38534244 DOI: 10.3390/bios14030137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been regarded as emerging materials in various applications. However, the range of biomedical applications is limited due to the aggregation and potential toxicity of powder-type CNTs. To overcome these issues, techniques to assemble them into various macroscopic structures, such as one-dimensional fibers, two-dimensional films, and three-dimensional aerogels, have been developed. Among them, carbon nanotube fiber (CNTF) is a one-dimensional aggregate of CNTs, which can be used to solve the potential toxicity problem of individual CNTs. Furthermore, since it has unique properties due to the one-dimensional nature of CNTs, CNTF has beneficial potential for biomedical applications. This review summarizes the biomedical applications using CNTF, such as the detection of biomolecules or signals for biosensors, strain sensors for wearable healthcare devices, and tissue engineering for regenerating human tissues. In addition, by considering the challenges and perspectives of CNTF for biomedical applications, the feasibility of CNTF in biomedical applications is discussed.
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- Yun Ho Jeong
- School of Chemical Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
- Department of Organic Material Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
- Department of Organic Material Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Advanced Organic Materials, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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Garland NT, Kaveti R, Bandodkar AJ. Biofluid-Activated Biofuel Cells, Batteries, and Supercapacitors: A Comprehensive Review. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2303197. [PMID: 37358398 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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Recent developments in wearable and implanted devices have resulted in numerous, unprecedented capabilities that generate increasingly detailed information about a user's health or provide targeted therapy. However, options for powering such systems remain limited to conventional batteries which are large and have toxic components and as such are not suitable for close integration with the human body. This work provides an in-depth overview of biofluid-activated electrochemical energy devices, an emerging class of energy sources judiciously designed for biomedical applications. These unconventional energy devices are composed of biocompatible materials that harness the inherent chemistries of various biofluids to produce useable electrical energy. This work covers examples of such biofluid-activated energy devices in the form of biofuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors. Advances in materials, design engineering, and biotechnology that form the basis for high-performance, biofluid-activated energy devices are discussed. Innovations in hybrid manufacturing and heterogeneous integration of device components to maximize power output are also included. Finally, key challenges and future scopes of this nascent field are provided.
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- Nate T Garland
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
- Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST), North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
- Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST), North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
- Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST), North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
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Kosugi M, Tatara R, Fujii Y, Komaba S. Surfactant-Free Formate/O 2 Biofuel Cell with Electropolymerized Phenothiazine Derivative-Modified Enzymatic Bioanode. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:4304-4313. [PMID: 37750824 PMCID: PMC10583231 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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A formate (HCOO-) bioanode was developed by utilizing a phenothiazine-based electropolymerized layer deposited on sucrose-derived carbon. The electrode modified with NAD-dependent formate dehydrogenase and the electropolymerized layer synergistically catalyzed the oxidation of the coenzyme (NADH) and fuel (HCOO-) to achieve efficient electron transfer. Further, the replacement of carbon nanotubes with water-dispersible sucrose-derived carbon used as the electrode base allowed the fabrication of a surfactant-free bioanode delivering a maximum current density of 1.96 mA cm-2 in the fuel solution. Finally, a separator- and surfactant-free HCOO-/O2 biofuel cell featuring the above bioanode and a gas-diffusion biocathode modified with bilirubin oxidase and 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate) was fabricated, delivering a maximum power density of 70 μW cm-2 (at 0.24 V) and an open-circuit voltage of 0.59 V. Thus, this study demonstrates the potential of formic acid as a fuel and possibilities for the application of carbon materials in bioanodes.
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- Motohiro Kosugi
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo University of Science, Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo University of Science, Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo University of Science, Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo University of Science, Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
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Huang W, Zulkifli MYB, Chai M, Lin R, Wang J, Chen Y, Chen V, Hou J. Recent advances in enzymatic biofuel cells enabled by innovative materials and techniques. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2023; 3:20220145. [PMID: 37933234 PMCID: PMC10624391 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20220145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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The past few decades have seen increasingly rapid advances in the field of sustainable energy technologies. As a new bio- and eco-friendly energy source, enzymatic biofuel cells (EBFCs) have garnered significant research interest due to their capacity to power implantable bioelectronics, portable devices, and biosensors by utilizing biomass as fuel under mild circumstances. Nonetheless, numerous obstacles impeded the commercialization of EBFCs, including their relatively modest power output and poor long-term stability of enzymes. To depict the current progress of EBFC and address the challenges it faces, this review traces back the evolution of EBFC and focuses on contemporary advances such as newly emerged multi or single enzyme systems, various porous framework-enzyme composites techniques, and innovative applications. Besides emphasizing current achievements in this field, from our perspective part we also introduced novel electrode and cell design for highly effective EBFC fabrication. We believe this review will assist readers in comprehending the basic research and applications of EBFCs as well as potentially spark interdisciplinary collaboration for addressing the pressing issues in this field.
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- Wengang Huang
- School of Chemical EngineeringThe University of QueenslandSaint LuciaQueenslandAustralia
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- School of Chemical EngineeringThe University of QueenslandSaint LuciaQueenslandAustralia
- School of Chemical EngineeringThe University of New South WalesSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- School of Chemical EngineeringThe University of QueenslandSaint LuciaQueenslandAustralia
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- School of Chemical EngineeringThe University of QueenslandSaint LuciaQueenslandAustralia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and NanotechnologyThe University of QueenslandSaint LuciaQueenslandAustralia
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- School of Chemical EngineeringThe University of QueenslandSaint LuciaQueenslandAustralia
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- School of Chemical EngineeringThe University of QueenslandSaint LuciaQueenslandAustralia
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- School of Chemical EngineeringThe University of QueenslandSaint LuciaQueenslandAustralia
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Morshed J, Hossain MM, Zebda A, Tsujimura S. A disposable enzymatic biofuel cell for glucose sensing via short-circuit current. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 230:115272. [PMID: 37023550 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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It is essential to construct a biofuel cell-based sensor and develop an effective strategy to detect glucose without any potentiostat circuitry in order to create a simple and miniaturized device. In this report, an enzymatic biofuel cell (EBFC) is fabricated by the facile design of an anode and cathode on a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE). To construct the anode, thionine and flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent glucose dehydrogenase (FAD-GDH) are covalently immobilized via a crosslinker to make a cross-linked redox network. As a cathode, the Pt-free oxygen reduction carbon catalyst is employed alternative to the commonly used bilirubin oxidase. We proposed the importance of EBFC-based sensors through the connection of anode and cathode; they can identify a short-circuit current by means of applied zero external voltage, thereby capable of glucose detection without under the operation of the potentiostat. The result shows that the EBFC-based sensor could be able to detect based on a short-circuit current with a wide range of glucose concentrations from 0.28 to 30 mM. Further, an EBFC is employed as a one-compartment model energy harvester with a maximum power density of (36 ± 3) μW cm- 2 in sample volume 5 μL. In addition, the constructed EBFC-based sensor demonstrates that the physiological range of ascorbic acid and uric acid shows no significant effect on the short-circuit current generation. Moreover, this EBFC can be used as a sensor in artificial plasma without losing its performance and thereby used as a disposable test strip in real blood sample analysis.
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- Jannatul Morshed
- Division of Material Science, Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-5358, Japan
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- Division of Material Science, Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-5358, Japan
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- Université Grenoble Alpes, TIMC-IMAG/CNRS/INSERM, UMR 5525, F-38000, Grenoble, France
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- Division of Material Science, Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-5358, Japan.
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Chen C, Feng J, Li J, Guo Y, Shi X, Peng H. Functional Fiber Materials to Smart Fiber Devices. Chem Rev 2023; 123:613-662. [PMID: 35977344 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The development of fiber materials has accompanied the evolution of human civilization for centuries. Recent advances in materials science and chemistry offered fibers new applications with various functions, including energy harvesting, energy storing, displaying, health monitoring and treating, and computing. The unique one-dimensional shape of fiber devices endows them advantages to work as human-interfaced electronics due to the small size, lightweight, flexibility, and feasibility for integration into large-scale textile systems. In this review, we first present a discussion of the basics of fiber materials and the design principles of fiber devices, followed by a comprehensive analysis on recently developed fiber devices. Finally, we provide the current challenges facing this field and give an outlook on future research directions. With novel fiber devices and new applications continuing to be discovered after two decades of research, we envision that new fiber devices could have an important impact on our life in the near future.
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- Chuanrui Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P. R. China
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Meder F, Baytekin B, Del Dottore E, Meroz Y, Tauber F, Walker I, Mazzolai B. A perspective on plant robotics: from bioinspiration to hybrid systems. BIOINSPIRATION & BIOMIMETICS 2022; 18:015006. [PMID: 36351300 DOI: 10.1088/1748-3190/aca198] [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: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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As miscellaneous as the Plant Kingdom is, correspondingly diverse are the opportunities for taking inspiration from plants for innovations in science and engineering. Especially in robotics, properties like growth, adaptation to environments, ingenious materials, sustainability, and energy-effectiveness of plants provide an extremely rich source of inspiration to develop new technologies-and many of them are still in the beginning of being discovered. In the last decade, researchers have begun to reproduce complex plant functions leading to functionality that goes far beyond conventional robotics and this includes sustainability, resource saving, and eco-friendliness. This perspective drawn by specialists in different related disciplines provides a snapshot from the last decade of research in the field and draws conclusions on the current challenges, unanswered questions on plant functions, plant-inspired robots, bioinspired materials, and plant-hybrid systems looking ahead to the future of these research fields.
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- Fabian Meder
- Bioinspired Soft Robotics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and UNAM National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- School of Plant Sciences and Food Security, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Plant Biomechanics Group (PBG) Freiburg, Botanic Garden of the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence livMatS @ FIT-Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, United States of America
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- Bioinspired Soft Robotics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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Ul Haque S, Yasir M, Cosnier S. Recent advancements in the field of flexible/wearable enzyme fuel cells. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 214:114545. [PMID: 35839595 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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This review article focusses on new advances in the field of enzyme fuel cells (EFCs), especially, on flexible materials which can be used to make flexible EFCs for wearable devices, three-dimensional (3D) printed structures to prepare electrodes for EFCs and micro/nano electromechanical structures (MEMS/NEMS) to fabricate micro-EFCs. Particular attention is given to newly developed approaches to obtain efficient electrodes for harvesting energy via EFCs. This review article explains the various attributes of these recently developing technologies and their ability to mitigate the energy requirements of flexible/wearable bioelectronic devices. Besides discussing key milestones achieved, this perspective review article also emphasizes the main hurdles that are currently impeding the realization of flexible/wearable EFCs. We have also emphasized on the major hurdles related to the flexible materials required to fabricate wearable EFCs, suitable 3D printing techniques required, and MEMS and NEMS to fabricate micro-EFCs. In all the recently developed techniques, there are some common issues like stability, low power output, mechanical strength and flexibility. This review article also provides various routes to mitigate these issues. The main aim of this perspective article is to develop curiosity among the researchers of various fields to team up in order to address the huge challenges that restrict the real-world application of flexible/wearable EFCs. Such collaboration is important to harness the full potential of EFCs. It is requested to read this review article with supporting information to get the complete essence.
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- Sufia Ul Haque
- Department of Applied Chemistry, ZHCET, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
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- Department of Molecular Chemistry (DCM), University of Grenoble Alpes, France.
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Masakari Y, Totsuka N, Shinohara Y, Yoshida S, Abe H, Ito K, Nishizawa M. Enzyme electrode for glucose oxidation using low‐solubility 4‐aminodiphenylamine derivatives as electron mediator. ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/elsa.202100036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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- Yosuke Masakari
- Research and Development Division Kikkoman Corporation Chiba Japan
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- Research and Development Division Kikkoman Corporation Chiba Japan
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- Department of Fine Mechanics Tohoku University Sendai Japan
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- Research and Development Division Kikkoman Corporation Chiba Japan
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Zhang T, Liang H, Wang Z, Qiu C, Peng YB, Zhu X, Li J, Ge X, Xu J, Huang X, Tong J, Ou-Yang J, Yang X, Li F, Zhu B. Piezoelectric ultrasound energy-harvesting device for deep brain stimulation and analgesia applications. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022; 8:eabk0159. [PMID: 35427156 PMCID: PMC9012468 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abk0159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Supplying wireless power is a challenging technical problem of great importance for implantable biomedical devices. Here, we introduce a novel implantable piezoelectric ultrasound energy-harvesting device based on Sm-doped Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-PbTiO3 (Sm-PMN-PT) single crystal. The output power density of this device can reach up to 1.1 W/cm2 in vitro, which is 18 times higher than the previous record (60 mW/cm2). After being implanted in the rat brain, under 1-MHz ultrasound with a safe intensity of 212 mW/cm2, the as-developed device can produce an instantaneous effective output power of 280 μW, which can immediately activate the periaqueductal gray brain area. The rat electrophysiological experiments under anesthesia and behavioral experiments demonstrate that our wireless-powered device is well qualified for deep brain stimulation and analgesia applications. These encouraging results provide new insights into the development of implantable devices in the future.
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- Tao Zhang
- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA
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- Electronic Materials Research Lab, Key Lab of Education Ministry/International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Urology, Union Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Electronic Materials Research Lab, Key Lab of Education Ministry/International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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In vivo electrochemically-assisted polymerization of conjugated functionalized terthiophenes inside the vascular system of a plant. Electrochem commun 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2022.107270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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ZnS Quantum Dots Decorated on One-Dimensional Scaffold of MWCNT/PANI Conducting Nanocomposite as an Anode for Enzymatic Biofuel Cell. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14071321. [PMID: 35406194 PMCID: PMC9040719 DOI: 10.3390/polym14071321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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This study aims to design a new nanocomposite as a supporting material for wiring the enzyme to develop a bioanode in the enzymatic biofuel cell (EBFC). In this work, polyaniline-based nanocomposite was synthesized by in situ polymerization of aniline monomer. The zeta potential study of the nanofillers was carried out, which reveals the interaction between the nanofillers. The synthesized nanocomposite (MWCNT/ZnS/AgNWs/PANI) was characterized by analytical techniques, such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD). Furthermore, the surface morphology and the in-depth information of the synthesized nanocomposite were displayed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), respectively. In addition, the as-synthesized nanocomposite and the designed bioanode underwent the electrochemical assessment using different electrochemical techniques such as cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) for evaluating the electrochemical behavior of the fabricated anodes. The electrochemically regulated bioanode (MWCNT/ZnS/AgNWs/PANI/Frt/GOx) obtained an open-circuit voltage of 0.55 V and produced a maximal current density of 7.6 mA cm−2 at a glucose concentration of 50 mM prepared in phosphate buffer solution (PBS) (pH 7.0) as a supporting electrolyte at a scan rate of 100 mV s−1.
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Hepel M. Advances in micro‐supercapacitors (MSCs) with high energy density and fast charge‐discharge capabilities for flexible bioelectronic devices—A review. ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/elsa.202100222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Maria Hepel
- Department of Chemistry State University of New York at Potsdam Potsdam New York USA
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Dufil G, Bernacka-Wojcik I, Armada-Moreira A, Stavrinidou E. Plant Bioelectronics and Biohybrids: The Growing Contribution of Organic Electronic and Carbon-Based Materials. Chem Rev 2022; 122:4847-4883. [PMID: 34928592 PMCID: PMC8874897 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Life in our planet is highly dependent on plants as they are the primary source of food, regulators of the atmosphere, and providers of a variety of materials. In this work, we review the progress on bioelectronic devices for plants and biohybrid systems based on plants, therefore discussing advancements that view plants either from a biological or a technological perspective, respectively. We give an overview on wearable and implantable bioelectronic devices for monitoring and modulating plant physiology that can be used as tools in basic plant science or find application in agriculture. Furthermore, we discuss plant-wearable devices for monitoring a plant's microenvironment that will enable optimization of growth conditions. The review then covers plant biohybrid systems where plants are an integral part of devices or are converted to devices upon functionalization with smart materials, including self-organized electronics, plant nanobionics, and energy applications. The review focuses on advancements based on organic electronic and carbon-based materials and discusses opportunities, challenges, as well as future steps.
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- Gwennaël Dufil
- Laboratory
of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
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- Laboratory
of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
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- Laboratory
of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
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- Laboratory
of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
- Wallenberg
Wood Science Center, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-60174 Norrköping, Sweden
- Umeå
Plant Science Centre, Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Campus Umeå, SE-901 83 Umeå, Sweden
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Haque SU, Duteanu N, Ciocan S, Nasar A. A review: Evolution of enzymatic biofuel cells. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 298:113483. [PMID: 34391107 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Ever-growing demands for energy, the unsustainability of fossil fuel due to its scarcity and massive impact on global economies and the environment, have encouraged the research on alternative power sources to work upon for the governments, companies, and scientists across the world. Enzymatic biofuel cells (eBFCs) is one category of fuel cell that can harvest energy from biological moieties and has the future to be used as an alternative source of energy. The aim of this review is to summarize the background and state-of-the-art in the field of eBFCs. This review article will be very beneficial for a wide audience including students and new researchers in the field. A part of the paper summarized the challenges in the preparation of anode and cathode and the involvement of nanomaterials and conducting polymers to construct the effective bioelectrodes. It will provide an insight for the researchers working in this challenging field. Furthermore, various applications of eBFCs in implantable power devices, tiny electronic gadgets, and self powered biosensors are reported. This review article explains the development in the area of eBFCs for several years from its origin to growth systematically. It reveals the strategies that have been taken for the improvements required for the better electrochemical performance and operational stability of eBFCs. It also mentions the challenges in this field that will require proper attention so that the eBFCs can be utilized commercially in the future. The review article is written and structurized in a way so that it can provide a decent background of eBFCs to its reader. It will definitely help in enhancing the interest of reader in eBFCs.
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- Sufia Ul Haque
- Advanced Functional Materials Laboratory, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India.
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- Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, University of Politehnica, Timisoara, Romania.
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- Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, University of Politehnica, Timisoara, Romania.
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- Advanced Functional Materials Laboratory, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India.
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Kim KK, Choi J, Ko SH. Energy Harvesting Untethered Soft Electronic Devices. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2002286. [PMID: 33929767 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202002286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Advances in wearable and stretchable electronic technologies have yielded a wide range of electronic devices that can be conformably worn by, or implanted in humans to measure physiological signals. Moreover, various cutting-edge technologies for battery-free electronic devices have led to advances in healthcare devices that can continuously measure long-term biosignals for advanced human-machine interface and clinical diagnostics. This report presents the recent progress in battery-less, wearable devices using a wide range of energy harvesting sources, such as electromagnetic energy, mechanical energy, and biofuels. Additionally, this report also discusses the principles and working mechanisms of near/far-field communications, triboelectric, thermoelectric, and biofuel technologies.
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- Kyun Kyu Kim
- Applied Nano and Thermal Science Lab Department of Mechanical Engineering Seoul National University 1 Gwanak‐ro, Gwanak‐gu Seoul 151‐742 Korea
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- Applied Nano and Thermal Science Lab Department of Mechanical Engineering Seoul National University 1 Gwanak‐ro, Gwanak‐gu Seoul 151‐742 Korea
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- Applied Nano and Thermal Science Lab Department of Mechanical Engineering Seoul National University 1 Gwanak‐ro, Gwanak‐gu Seoul 151‐742 Korea
- Institute of Advanced Machines and Design Seoul National University Seoul 08826 Korea
- Institute of Engineering Research Seoul National University Seoul 08826 Korea
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Toda R, Tatara R, Horiba T, Komaba S. Multi‐Enzyme‐Modified Bioanode Utilising Starch as a Fuel. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202100843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Rurika Toda
- Department of Applied Chemistry Tokyo University of Science 1–3 Kagurazaka Shinjuku Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry Tokyo University of Science 1–3 Kagurazaka Shinjuku Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry Tokyo University of Science 1–3 Kagurazaka Shinjuku Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry Tokyo University of Science 1–3 Kagurazaka Shinjuku Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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Lee J, Shin H, Kang C, Kim S. Solar Energy Conversion through Thylakoid Membranes Wired by Osmium Redox Polymer and Indium Tin Oxide Nanoparticles. CHEMSUSCHEM 2021; 14:2216-2225. [PMID: 33754497 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202100288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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For several decades, much attention has been paid to thylakoid membranes (TMs) as photocatalysts for converting solar light to electricity. Despite extensive research, current technology provides only limited photocurrents. Here, a novel method based on TM-composite material was developed for achieving high photocurrent. When a thin film composed of TMs, osmium redox polymer (Os-RP), and indium tin oxide nanoparticles (ITOnp) was formed on a porous graphite surface, appreciable photocurrent as high as 0.5 mA cm-2 was achieved at 0.4 V vs. Ag/AgCl. Each component plays its own role in transferring electrons from TMs to the anode, resulting in sharp drop in photocurrent with missing any component. Optimization between these three components showed 1 : 0.5 : 30 (TM/Os-RP/ITOnp) was the best ratio. Action spectra confirmed that TMs was the origin of photocurrent. It was inferred from blocking experiments using 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea as an inhibitor that about 41 % of photocurrent was transferred from QA in photosystem II to the electrode via Os-RP and ITOnp. Quantum efficiencies at 430 and 660 nm were 12.2 and 18.5 %, respectively. Turnover frequency for water oxidation depended upon the amount of the composite. A complete cell with Pt/C cathode produced Pmax of 122 μW cm-2 at 758 μA cm-2 under one sun illumination, which is the highest power density to our knowledge. This study opened a possibility of using TMs as photocatalysts for solar energy conversion.
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- Jinhwan Lee
- Department of Systems Biotechnology, Konkuk Institute of Technology, Konkuk University, 120 Neudong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05029, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Jeonju, Jeonbuk, 54896, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Jeonju, Jeonbuk, 54896, Korea
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- Department of Systems Biotechnology, Konkuk Institute of Technology, Konkuk University, 120 Neudong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05029, Korea
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Wang L, Wu X, Su BSQ, Song R, Zhang JR, Zhu JJ. Enzymatic Biofuel Cell: Opportunities and Intrinsic Challenges in Futuristic Applications. ADVANCED ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/aesr.202100031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Linlin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Sciences School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- Environment Science and Engineering College Yangzhou University Yangzhou 225009 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Sciences School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Sciences School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Sciences School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Sciences School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China
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Soliman MM, Chowdhury MEH, Khandakar A, Islam MT, Qiblawey Y, Musharavati F, Zal Nezhad E. Review on Medical Implantable Antenna Technology and Imminent Research Challenges. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21093163. [PMID: 34063296 PMCID: PMC8125567 DOI: 10.3390/s21093163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Implantable antennas are mandatory to transfer data from implants to the external world wirelessly. Smart implants can be used to monitor and diagnose the medical conditions of the patient. The dispersion of the dielectric constant of the tissues and variability of organ structures of the human body absorb most of the antenna radiation. Consequently, implanting an antenna inside the human body is a very challenging task. The design of the antenna is required to fulfill several conditions, such as miniaturization of the antenna dimension, biocompatibility, the satisfaction of the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), and efficient radiation characteristics. The asymmetric hostile human body environment makes implant antenna technology even more challenging. This paper aims to summarize the recent implantable antenna technologies for medical applications and highlight the major research challenges. Also, it highlights the required technology and the frequency band, and the factors that can affect the radio frequency propagation through human body tissue. It includes a demonstration of a parametric literature investigation of the implantable antennas developed. Furthermore, fabrication and implantation methods of the antenna inside the human body are summarized elaborately. This extensive summary of the medical implantable antenna technology will help in understanding the prospects and challenges of this technology.
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- Md Mohiuddin Soliman
- Department of Electrical, Electronic & Systems Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor 43600, Malaysia; (M.M.S.); (M.T.I.)
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; (A.K.); (Y.Q.)
- Correspondence: (M.E.H.C.); (F.M.); Tel.: +974-4403-7382 (M.E.H.C.)
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; (A.K.); (Y.Q.)
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- Department of Electrical, Electronic & Systems Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor 43600, Malaysia; (M.M.S.); (M.T.I.)
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; (A.K.); (Y.Q.)
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- Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
- Correspondence: (M.E.H.C.); (F.M.); Tel.: +974-4403-7382 (M.E.H.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA;
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Shitanda I, Inoue H, Yoshihata Y, Loew N, Itagaki M. Analysis of porous carbon biocathodes via three-dimensional impedance spectroscopy using a double channel transmission line model. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 178:113014. [PMID: 33503537 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Porous carbon electrodes have considerably improved the performance of biofuel cells and biosensors in recent years. In this paper, we propose a novel in-situ analysis method for porous enzyme electrodes. By combining three-dimensional (3D) impedance measurement and a double-channel transmission line model, the stability of porous enzyme electrodes during operation can be evaluated. The proposed method can distinguish between the functional stability of the enzyme and mediator reaction and the general structural stability of the electrode. We demonstrated this method by evaluating bilirubin oxidase-modified carbon cloth (CC) electrodes with and without a magnesium oxide (MgO)-templated carbon coating. In case of the CC electrode, a remarkable increase in the charge transfer resistance within the first 500 s indicated the elution of the enzyme and mediator. When the CC was coated with MgO-templated carbon before enzyme modification, the charge transfer resistance remained constant, indicating an effective suppression of the elution of the enzyme and mediator. The electric double-layer capacitance values of both electrodes indicated that their general electrode structures were stable during the analysis. Thus, the proposed analytical method, based on 3D impedance, can be a powerful tool for simultaneously detecting possible changes in the general electrode structure of enzyme electrodes and in the amount of active enzymes and mediators on the electrode surface.
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- Isao Shitanda
- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba, 278-8510, Japan.
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba, 278-8510, Japan
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba, 278-8510, Japan
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba, 278-8510, Japan
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba, 278-8510, Japan
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Andriukonis E, Celiesiute-Germaniene R, Ramanavicius S, Viter R, Ramanavicius A. From Microorganism-Based Amperometric Biosensors towards Microbial Fuel Cells. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:2442. [PMID: 33916302 PMCID: PMC8038125 DOI: 10.3390/s21072442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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This review focuses on the overview of microbial amperometric biosensors and microbial biofuel cells (MFC) and shows how very similar principles are applied for the design of both types of these bioelectronics-based devices. Most microorganism-based amperometric biosensors show poor specificity, but this drawback can be exploited in the design of microbial biofuel cells because this enables them to consume wider range of chemical fuels. The efficiency of the charge transfer is among the most challenging and critical issues during the development of any kind of biofuel cell. In most cases, particular redox mediators and nanomaterials are applied for the facilitation of charge transfer from applied biomaterials towards biofuel cell electrodes. Some improvements in charge transfer efficiency can be achieved by the application of conducting polymers (CPs), which can be used for the immobilization of enzymes and in some particular cases even for the facilitation of charge transfer. In this review, charge transfer pathways and mechanisms, which are suitable for the design of biosensors and in biofuel cells, are discussed. Modification methods of the cell-wall/membrane by conducting polymers in order to enhance charge transfer efficiency of microorganisms, which can be potentially applied in the design of microbial biofuel cells, are outlined. The biocompatibility-related aspects of conducting polymers with microorganisms are summarized.
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- Eivydas Andriukonis
- NanoTechnas-Center of Nanotechnology and Material Science, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania; (E.A.); (R.C.-G.); (S.R.)
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
- Laboratory of Nanotechnology, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- NanoTechnas-Center of Nanotechnology and Material Science, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania; (E.A.); (R.C.-G.); (S.R.)
- Laboratory of Bioelectrics, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- NanoTechnas-Center of Nanotechnology and Material Science, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania; (E.A.); (R.C.-G.); (S.R.)
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
- Laboratory of Nanotechnology, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- NanoTechnas-Center of Nanotechnology and Material Science, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania; (E.A.); (R.C.-G.); (S.R.)
- Center for Collective Use of Scientific Equipment, Sumy State University, 40018 Sumy, Ukraine
- Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia, LV-1004 Riga, Latvia
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- NanoTechnas-Center of Nanotechnology and Material Science, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania; (E.A.); (R.C.-G.); (S.R.)
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
- Laboratory of Nanotechnology, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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Yu S, Myung NV. Recent Advances in the Direct Electron Transfer-Enabled Enzymatic Fuel Cells. Front Chem 2021; 8:620153. [PMID: 33644003 PMCID: PMC7902792 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.620153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Direct electron transfer (DET), which requires no mediator to shuttle electrons from enzyme active site to the electrode surface, minimizes complexity caused by the mediator and can further enable miniaturization for biocompatible and implantable devices. However, because the redox cofactors are typically deeply embedded in the protein matrix of the enzymes, electrons generated from oxidation reaction cannot easily transfer to the electrode surface. In this review, methods to improve the DET rate for enhancement of enzymatic fuel cell performances are summarized, with a focus on the more recent works (past 10 years). Finally, progress on the application of DET-enabled EFC to some biomedical and implantable devices are reported.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, United States
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Ramanavicius S, Ramanavicius A. Charge Transfer and Biocompatibility Aspects in Conducting Polymer-Based Enzymatic Biosensors and Biofuel Cells. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:371. [PMID: 33540587 PMCID: PMC7912793 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Charge transfer (CT) is a very important issue in the design of biosensors and biofuel cells. Some nanomaterials can be applied to facilitate the CT in these bioelectronics-based devices. In this review, we overview some CT mechanisms and/or pathways that are the most frequently established between redox enzymes and electrodes. Facilitation of indirect CT by the application of some nanomaterials is frequently applied in electrochemical enzymatic biosensors and biofuel cells. More sophisticated and still rather rarely observed is direct charge transfer (DCT), which is often addressed as direct electron transfer (DET), therefore, DCT/DET is also targeted and discussed in this review. The application of conducting polymers (CPs) for the immobilization of enzymes and facilitation of charge transfer during the design of biosensors and biofuel cells are overviewed. Significant attention is paid to various ways of synthesis and application of conducting polymers such as polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene). Some DCT/DET mechanisms in CP-based sensors and biosensors are discussed, taking into account that not only charge transfer via electrons, but also charge transfer via holes can play a crucial role in the design of bioelectronics-based devices. Biocompatibility aspects of CPs, which provides important advantages essential for implantable bioelectronics, are discussed.
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- Simonas Ramanavicius
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Institute of Chemistry, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Institute of Chemistry, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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Modulation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Electrical Stimulation Using an Enzymatic Biofuel Cell. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11010062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Enzymatic biofuel cells (EBFCs) have excellent potential as components in bioelectronic devices, especially as active biointerfaces to regulate stem cell behavior for regenerative medicine applications. However, it remains unclear to what extent EBFC-generated electrical stimulation can regulate the functional behavior of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hAD-MSCs) at the morphological and gene expression levels. Herein, we investigated the effect of EBFC-generated electrical stimulation on hAD-MSC cell morphology and gene expression using next-generation RNA sequencing. We tested three different electrical currents, 127 ± 9, 248 ± 15, and 598 ± 75 nA/cm2, in mesenchymal stem cells. We performed transcriptome profiling to analyze the impact of EBFC-derived electrical current on gene expression using next generation sequencing (NGS). We also observed changes in cytoskeleton arrangement and analyzed gene expression that depends on the electrical stimulation. The electrical stimulation of EBFC changes cell morphology through cytoskeleton re-arrangement. In particular, the results of whole transcriptome NGS showed that specific gene clusters were up- or down-regulated depending on the magnitude of applied electrical current of EBFC. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that EBFC-generated electrical stimulation can influence the morphological and gene expression properties of stem cells; such capabilities can be useful for regenerative medicine applications such as bioelectronic devices.
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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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Purkait T, Dey RS. Fabrication of a membrane-less non-enzymatic glucose-air fuel cell with graphene‑cobalt oxide nanocomposite anode and Fe, N-doped biomass carbon cathode. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2020.114467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Powering future body sensor network systems: A review of power sources. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 166:112410. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Zheng Q, Tang Q, Wang ZL, Li Z. Self-powered cardiovascular electronic devices and systems. Nat Rev Cardiol 2020; 18:7-21. [PMID: 32895536 DOI: 10.1038/s41569-020-0426-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Cardiovascular electronic devices have enormous benefits for health and quality of life but the long-term operation of these implantable and wearable devices remains a huge challenge owing to the limited life of batteries, which increases the risk of device failure and causes uncertainty among patients. A possible approach to overcoming the challenge of limited battery life is to harvest energy from the body and its ambient environment, including biomechanical, solar, thermal and biochemical energy, so that the devices can be self-powered. This strategy could allow the development of advanced features for cardiovascular electronic devices, such as extended life, miniaturization to improve comfort and conformability, and functions that integrate with real-time data transmission, mobile data processing and smart power utilization. In this Review, we present an update on self-powered cardiovascular implantable electronic devices and wearable active sensors. We summarize the existing self-powered technologies and their fundamental features. We then review the current applications of self-powered electronic devices in the cardiovascular field, which have two main goals. The first is to harvest energy from the body as a sustainable power source for cardiovascular electronic devices, such as cardiac pacemakers. The second is to use self-powered devices with low power consumption and high performance as active sensors to monitor physiological signals (for example, for active endocardial monitoring). Finally, we present the current challenges and future perspectives for the field.
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- Qiang Zheng
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. .,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. .,School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
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Ma C, Liu M, You C, Zhu Z. Engineering a diaphorase via directed evolution for enzymatic biofuel cell application. BIORESOUR BIOPROCESS 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s40643-020-00311-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
Diaphorase (DI) has received wide attention as the key anodic enzyme mediating the electron transfer and electric energy generation in enzymatic biofuel cells (EBFCs). Lowering the anodic pH may be a useful strategy for constructing high-performance in EBFCs. However, most DI suffered from the poor activity at low pHs. Therefore, it is necessary to modify the activity and its acidic tolerance to further improve the performance of the EBFC.
Results
This paper attempts to improve the enzyme activity of DI originated from Geobacillus stearothermophilus under acidic conditions through directed evolution. Three rounds of random mutagenesis by error-prone PCR of the GsDI gene followed by high-throughput screening allowed the identification of the mutant 3–8 (H37Q, S73T, F105L, S68T, G61S, D74V) exhibiting a 4- or 7-fold increase in the catalytic activity at pH 5.4 or 4.5 compared to that of the wild type. And the pH stability of mutant 3–8 was significantly better than that of wild type and showed a 1.3 times higher in the stability at pH 5.4. The EBFC anode equipped with 0.5 mg of mutant 3–8 achieved a maximum current of 40 μA at pH 5.4, much higher than that with the same loading of the wild type enzyme.
Conclusion
The GsDI has been improved in the specific activity and pH stability by directed evolution which leads to the improvement of the EBFC performance. Also, the enlarged catalytic channel of mutant and decreased B-factor may be beneficial for the activity and stability. These results suggest that this engineered DI will be a useful candidate for the construction of enhanced EBFCs.
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Cebe T, Ahuja N, Monte F, Awad K, Vyavhare K, Aswath P, Huang J, Brotto M, Varanasi V. Novel 3D-printed methacrylated chitosan-laponite nanosilicate composite scaffolds enhance cell growth and biomineral formation in MC3T3 pre-osteoblasts. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH 2020; 35:58-75. [PMID: 35844898 PMCID: PMC9285673 DOI: 10.1557/jmr.2018.260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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This study compared the effect of gelatin- and chitosan-based scaffolds on osteoblast biomineralization. These scaffolds have been modified using methacrylate and laponite nanosilicates to improve their mechanical strength and support osteoblast function. Scaffold materials were prepared to have the same compressive strength (14-15 MPa) such that differences in cell response would be isolated to differences in biopolymer chemistry. The materials were tested for rheological properties to optimize the bio-ink for successful 3D printing using a robocast-assisted deposition system. Osteoblasts were cultured on the surface of 3D-printed methacrylated chitosan-laponite (MAC-Lp), methacrylated gelatin-laponite (MAG-Lp), MAC, and MAG scaffolds. MAC-Lp scaffolds showed increased cell viability, cell growth, and biomineral formation as compared to MAG-Lp scaffolds. FTIR results showed the presence of higher biomineral phosphate and extracellular matrix (ECM) collagen-like amide formation on MAC-Lp scaffolds as compared to MAG-Lp scaffolds. MAC-Lp scaffolds showed increased density of ECM-like tissue from SEM analysis, stained mineral nodules from Alizarin staining, and the existence of Ca─P species evident by X-ray absorbance near edge structure analysis. In conclusion, MAC-Lp scaffolds enhanced osteoblast growth and biomineral formation as compared to MAG-Lp scaffolds.
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- Tugba Cebe
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019, USA
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- Department of Graduate Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019, USA
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- Department of Graduate Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019, USA; and Department of Refractories and Ceramics, National Research Centre, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019, USA
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- Department of Graduate Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019, USA
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- Department of Graduate Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019, USA; and Department of Graduate Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019, USA
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Torrinha Á, Montenegro MC, Araújo AN. Conjugation of glucose oxidase and bilirubin oxidase bioelectrodes as biofuel cell in a finger-powered microfluidic platform. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.06.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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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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Xiao X, Xia HQ, Wu R, Bai L, Yan L, Magner E, Cosnier S, Lojou E, Zhu Z, Liu A. Tackling the Challenges of Enzymatic (Bio)Fuel Cells. Chem Rev 2019; 119:9509-9558. [PMID: 31243999 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.9b00115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 177] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The ever-increasing demands for clean and sustainable energy sources combined with rapid advances in biointegrated portable or implantable electronic devices have stimulated intensive research activities in enzymatic (bio)fuel cells (EFCs). The use of renewable biocatalysts, the utilization of abundant green, safe, and high energy density fuels, together with the capability of working at modest and biocompatible conditions make EFCs promising as next generation alternative power sources. However, the main challenges (low energy density, relatively low power density, poor operational stability, and limited voltage output) hinder future applications of EFCs. This review aims at exploring the underlying mechanism of EFCs and providing possible practical strategies, methodologies and insights to tackle these issues. First, this review summarizes approaches in achieving high energy densities in EFCs, particularly, employing enzyme cascades for the deep/complete oxidation of fuels. Second, strategies for increasing power densities in EFCs, including increasing enzyme activities, facilitating electron transfers, employing nanomaterials, and designing more efficient enzyme-electrode interfaces, are described. The potential of EFCs/(super)capacitor combination is discussed. Third, the review evaluates a range of strategies for improving the stability of EFCs, including the use of different enzyme immobilization approaches, tuning enzyme properties, designing protective matrixes, and using microbial surface displaying enzymes. Fourth, approaches for the improvement of the cell voltage of EFCs are highlighted. Finally, future developments and a prospective on EFCs are envisioned.
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- Xinxin Xiao
- Institute for Biosensing, and College of Life Sciences , Qingdao University , 308 Ningxia Road , Qingdao 266071 , China.,Department of Chemical Sciences and Bernal Institute , University of Limerick , Limerick V94 T9PX , Ireland
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- Institute for Biosensing, and College of Life Sciences , Qingdao University , 308 Ningxia Road , Qingdao 266071 , China
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 32 West seventh Road, Tianjin Airport Economic Area , Tianjin 300308 , China
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- Institute for Biosensing, and College of Life Sciences , Qingdao University , 308 Ningxia Road , Qingdao 266071 , China
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- Institute for Biosensing, and College of Life Sciences , Qingdao University , 308 Ningxia Road , Qingdao 266071 , China
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- Department of Chemical Sciences and Bernal Institute , University of Limerick , Limerick V94 T9PX , Ireland
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- Université Grenoble-Alpes , DCM UMR 5250, F-38000 Grenoble , France.,Département de Chimie Moléculaire , UMR CNRS, DCM UMR 5250, F-38000 Grenoble , France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, BIP, Bioénergétique et Ingénierie des Protéines UMR7281 , Institut de Microbiologie de la Méditerranée, IMM , FR 3479, 31, chemin Joseph Aiguier 13402 Marseille , Cedex 20 , France
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 32 West seventh Road, Tianjin Airport Economic Area , Tianjin 300308 , China
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- Institute for Biosensing, and College of Life Sciences , Qingdao University , 308 Ningxia Road , Qingdao 266071 , China.,College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Qingdao University , 308 Ningxia Road , Qingdao 266071 , China.,School of Pharmacy, Medical College , Qingdao University , Qingdao 266021 , China
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Effect of individual plasma components on the performance of a glucose enzyme electrode based on redox polymer mediation of a flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent glucose dehydrogenase. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.02.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Lopes P, Koschorreck K, Nedergaard Pedersen J, Ferapontov A, Lörcher S, Skov Pedersen J, Urlacher VB, Ferapontova EE. Bacillus Licheniformis
CotA Laccase Mutant: ElectrocatalyticReduction of O
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from 0.6 V (SHE) at pH 8 and in Seawater. ChemElectroChem 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.201900363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Paula Lopes
- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, iNANOAarhus University Gustav Wieds Vej 14 8000 Aarhus Denmark
- Current address: Gent University Zwijnaard 126 9052 Belgium
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- Institute of BiochemistryHeinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf Universitätsstrasse 1 40225 Düsseldorf Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, iNANOAarhus University Gustav Wieds Vej 14 8000 Aarhus Denmark
- Current address: Universitaet Basel 4056 Basel Switzerland
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- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, iNANOAarhus University Gustav Wieds Vej 14 8000 Aarhus Denmark
- Department of ChemistryAarhus University 8000 Aarhus Denmark
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- Institute of BiochemistryHeinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf Universitätsstrasse 1 40225 Düsseldorf Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, iNANOAarhus University Gustav Wieds Vej 14 8000 Aarhus Denmark
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This work presents the characterization of a self-powered glucose biosensor using individual sequential assays of human plasma glucose obtained from diabetic patients. The self-powered glucose biosensor is exploited to optimize the assay parameters for sensing plasma glucose levels. In particular, the biofuel cell component of the system at pH 7.4, 37 °C generates a power density directly proportional to plasma glucose and exhibited a maximum power density of 0.462 mW·cm−2 at a cell voltage of 0.213 V in 5 mM plasma glucose. Plasma glucose is further sensed by monitoring the charge/discharge frequency (Hz) of the integrated capacitor functioning as the transducer. With this method, the plasma glucose is quantitatively detected in 100 microliters of human plasma with unprecedented sensitivity, as high as 104.51 ± 0.7 Hz·mM−1·cm−2 and a detection limit of 2.31 ± 0.3 mM. The results suggest the possibility to sense human plasma glucose at clinically relevant concentrations without the use of an external power source.
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An efficient and versatile membraneless bioanode for biofuel cells based on Corynascus thermophilus cellobiose dehydrogenase. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.10.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Biosensing based on pencil graphite electrodes. Talanta 2018; 190:235-247. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.07.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Bojórquez-Vázquez L, Cano-Castillo U, Vazquez-Duhalt R. Membrane-less enzymatic fuel cell operated under acidic conditions. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2018.10.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Challenges for successful implantation of biofuel cells. Bioelectrochemistry 2018; 124:57-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2018.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2017] [Revised: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Kwon CH, Ko Y, Shin D, Kwon M, Park J, Bae WK, Lee SW, Cho J. High-power hybrid biofuel cells using layer-by-layer assembled glucose oxidase-coated metallic cotton fibers. Nat Commun 2018; 9:4479. [PMID: 30367069 PMCID: PMC6203850 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-06994-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Electrical communication between an enzyme and an electrode is one of the most important factors in determining the performance of biofuel cells. Here, we introduce a glucose oxidase-coated metallic cotton fiber-based hybrid biofuel cell with efficient electrical communication between the anodic enzyme and the conductive support. Gold nanoparticles are layer-by-layer assembled with small organic linkers onto cotton fibers to form metallic cotton fibers with extremely high conductivity (>2.1×104 S cm-1), and are used as an enzyme-free cathode as well as a conductive support for the enzymatic anode. For preparation of the anode, the glucose oxidase is sequentially layer-by-layer-assembled with the same linkers onto the metallic cotton fibers. The resulting biofuel cells exhibit a remarkable power density of 3.7 mW cm-2, significantly outperforming conventional biofuel cells. Our strategy to promote charge transfer through electrodes can provide an important tool to improve the performance of biofuel cells.
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- Cheong Hoon Kwon
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nano Technology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeong gi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Electrochemical Sensor Based on AgNPs-NNH Nanocomposites for Hydrogen Peroxide Detection by Zero Current Potentiometry. CHINESE J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/cjoc.201800335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Conzuelo F, Marković N, Ruff A, Schuhmann W. Über die Leerlaufspannung von Biobrennstoffzellen: Nernstverschiebung bei pseudokapazitiven Elektroden. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201808450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Felipe Conzuelo
- Analytische Chemie - Zentrum für Elektrochemie (CES); Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie; Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytische Chemie - Zentrum für Elektrochemie (CES); Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie; Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytische Chemie - Zentrum für Elektrochemie (CES); Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie; Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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- Analytische Chemie - Zentrum für Elektrochemie (CES); Fakultät für Chemie und Biochemie; Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum Deutschland
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Jeerapan I, Sempionatto JR, You JM, Wang J. Enzymatic glucose/oxygen biofuel cells: Use of oxygen-rich cathodes for operation under severe oxygen-deficit conditions. Biosens Bioelectron 2018; 122:284-289. [PMID: 30268965 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2018.09.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Revised: 09/14/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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A glucose/oxygen biofuel cell (BFC) that can operate continuously under oxygen-free conditions is described. The oxygen-deficit limitations of metabolite/oxygen enzymatic BFCs have been addressed by using an oxygen-rich cathode binder material, polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE), which provides an internal oxygen supply for the BFC reduction reaction. This oxygen-rich cathode component mitigates the potential power loss in oxygen-free medium or during external oxygen fluctuations through internal supply of oxygen, while the bioanode employs glucose oxidase-mediated reactions. The internal oxygen supply leads to a prolonged energy-harvesting in oxygen-free solutions, e.g., maintaining over 90% and 70% of its initial power during 10- and 24-h operations, respectively, in the absence of oxygen. The new strategy holds considerable promise for energy-harvesting and self-powered biosensing applications in oxygen-deficient conditions.
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- Itthipon Jeerapan
- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
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Conzuelo F, Marković N, Ruff A, Schuhmann W. The Open Circuit Voltage in Biofuel Cells: Nernstian Shift in Pseudocapacitive Electrodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2018; 57:13681-13685. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201808450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Felipe Conzuelo
- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES); Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Universitätsstrasse 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES); Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Universitätsstrasse 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES); Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Universitätsstrasse 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES); Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Universitätsstrasse 150 44780 Bochum Germany
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Kopiec G, Starzec K, Kochana J, Kinnunen-Skidmore TP, Schuhmann W, Campbell WH, Ruff A, Plumeré N. Bioelectrocatalytic and electrochemical cascade for phosphate sensing with up to 6 electrons per analyte molecule. Biosens Bioelectron 2018; 117:501-507. [PMID: 29982120 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2018.06.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2018] [Revised: 06/09/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Despite the availability of numerous electroanalytical methods for phosphate quantification, practical implementation in point-of-use sensing remains virtually nonexistent because of interferences from sample matrices or from atmospheric O2. In this work, phosphate determination is achieved by the purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP) catalyzed reaction of inosine and phosphate to produce hypoxanthine which is subsequently oxidized by xanthine oxidase (XOx), first to xanthine and then to uric acid. Both PNP and XOx are integrated in a redox active Os-complex modified polymer, which not only acts as supporting matrix for the bienzymatic system but also shuttles electrons from the hypoxanthine oxidation reaction to the electrode. The bienzymatic cascade in this second generation phosphate biosensor selectively delivers four electrons for each phosphate molecule present. We introduced an additional electrochemical process involving uric acid oxidation at the underlying electrode. This further enhances the anodic current (signal amplification) by two additional electrons per analyte molecule which mitigates the influence of electrochemical interferences from the sample matrix. Moreover, while the XOx catalyzed reaction is sensitive to O2, the uric acid production and therefore the delivery of electrons through the subsequent electrochemical process are independent of the presence of O2. Consequently, the electrochemical process counterbalances the O2 interferences, especially at low phosphate concentrations. Importantly, the electrochemical uric acid oxidation specifically reports on phosphate concentration since it originates from the product of the bienzymatic reactions. These advantageous properties make this bioelectrochemical-electrochemical cascade particularly promising for point-of-use phosphate measurements.
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- Gabriel Kopiec
- Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Ruhr-Universität Bochum, D-44780 Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 30-060 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 30-060 Krakow, Poland
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Ruhr-Universität Bochum, D-44780 Bochum, Germany
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- The Nitrate Elimination Co., Inc. (NECi), Lake Linden, MI 49945, United States
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- Analytical Chemistry - Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Ruhr-Universität Bochum, D-44780 Bochum, Germany.
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- Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES), Ruhr-Universität Bochum, D-44780 Bochum, Germany.
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Yasujima R, Yasueda K, Horiba T, Komaba S. Multi-Enzyme Immobilized Anodes Utilizing Maltose Fuel for Biofuel Cell Applications. ChemElectroChem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.201800370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Reiho Yasujima
- Department of Applied Chemistry; Tokyo University of Science; 1-3 Kagurazaka Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry; Tokyo University of Science; 1-3 Kagurazaka Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry; Tokyo University of Science; 1-3 Kagurazaka Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry; Tokyo University of Science; 1-3 Kagurazaka Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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