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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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Khan RS, Rather AH, Wani TU, Rather SU, Amna T, Hassan MS, Sheikh FA. Recent trends using natural polymeric nanofibers as supports for enzyme immobilization and catalysis. Biotechnol Bioeng 2023; 120:22-40. [PMID: 36169115 DOI: 10.1002/bit.28246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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All the disciplines of science, especially biotechnology, have given continuous attention to the area of enzyme immobilization. However, the structural support made by material science intervention determines the performance of immobilized enzymes. Studies have proven that nanostructured supports can maintain better catalytic performance and improve immobilization efficiency. The recent trends in the application of nanofibers using natural polymers for enzyme immobilization have been addressed in this review article. A comprehensive survey about the immobilization strategies and their characteristics are highlighted. The natural polymers, e.g., chitin, chitosan, silk fibroin, gelatin, cellulose, and their blends with other synthetic polymers capable of immobilizing enzymes in their 1D nanofibrous form, are discussed. The multiple applications of enzymes immobilized on nanofibers in biocatalysis, biosensors, biofuels, antifouling, regenerative medicine, biomolecule degradation, etc.; some of these are discussed in this review article.
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- Rumysa S Khan
- Nanostructured and Biomimetic Lab, Department of Nanotechnology, University of Kashmir Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Nanostructured and Biomimetic Lab, Department of Nanotechnology, University of Kashmir Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Nanostructured and Biomimetic Lab, Department of Nanotechnology, University of Kashmir Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Albaha University, Albaha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Albaha University, Albaha, Saudi Arabia
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- Nanostructured and Biomimetic Lab, Department of Nanotechnology, University of Kashmir Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Manjakkal L, Yin L, Nathan A, Wang J, Dahiya R. Energy Autonomous Sweat-Based Wearable Systems. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2100899. [PMID: 34247412 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202100899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The continuous operation of wearable electronics demands reliable sources of energy, currently met through Li-ion batteries and various energy harvesters. These solutions are being used out of necessity despite potential safety issues and unsustainable environmental impact. Safe and sustainable energy sources can boost the use of wearables systems in diverse applications such as health monitoring, prosthetics, and sports. In this regard, sweat- and sweat-equivalent-based studies have attracted tremendous attention through the demonstration of energy-generating biofuel cells, promising power densities as high as 3.5 mW cm-2 , storage using sweat-electrolyte-based supercapacitors with energy and power densities of 1.36 Wh kg-1 and 329.70 W kg-1 , respectively, and sweat-activated batteries with an impressive energy density of 67 Ah kg-1 . A combination of these energy generating, and storage devices can lead to fully energy-autonomous wearables capable of providing sustainable power in the µW to mW range, which is sufficient to operate both sensing and communication devices. Here, a comprehensive review covering these advances, addressing future challenges and potential solutions related to fully energy-autonomous wearables is presented, with emphasis on sweat-based energy storage and energy generation elements along with sweat-based sensors as applications.
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- Libu Manjakkal
- Bendable Electronics and Sensing Technologies (BEST) Group, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
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- Department of Nanoengineering, Centre of Wearable Sensors, University of California, San Diego, CA, 92093, USA
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- Darwin College, University of Cambridge, Silver Street, Cambridge, CB3 9EU, UK
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- Department of Nanoengineering, Centre of Wearable Sensors, University of California, San Diego, CA, 92093, USA
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- Bendable Electronics and Sensing Technologies (BEST) Group, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
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Mini-Review: Recent Technologies of Electrode and System in the Enzymatic Biofuel Cell (EBFC). APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11115197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Enzymatic biofuel cells (EBFCs) is one of the branches of fuel cells that can provide high potential for various applications. However, EBFC has challenges in improving the performance power output. Exploring electrode materials is one way to increase enzyme utilization and lead to a high conversion rate so that efficient enzyme loading on the electrode surface can function correctly. This paper briefly presents recent technologies developed to improve bio-catalytic properties, biocompatibility, biodegradability, implantability, and mechanical flexibility in EBFCs. Among the combinations of materials that can be studied and are interesting because of their properties, there are various nanoparticles, carbon-based materials, and conductive polymers; all three have the advantages of chemical stability and enhanced electron transfer. The methods to immobilize enzymes, and support and substrate issues are also covered in this paper. In addition, the EBFC system is also explored and developed as suitable for applications such as self-pumping and microfluidic EBFC.
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Bocanegra-Rodríguez S, Molins-Legua C, Campíns-Falcó P, Giroud F, Gross AJ, Cosnier S. Monofunctional pyrenes at carbon nanotube electrodes for direct electron transfer H 2O 2 reduction with HRP and HRP-bacterial nanocellulose. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 187:113304. [PMID: 34020225 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The non-covalent modification of carbon nanotube electrodes with pyrene derivatives is a versatile approach to enhance the electrical wiring of enzymes for biosensors and biofuel cells. We report here a comparative study of five pyrene derivatives adsorbed at multi-walled carbon nanotube electrodes to shed light on their ability to promote direct electron transfer with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) for H2O2 reduction. In all cases, pyrene-modified electrodes enhanced catalytic reduction compared to the unmodified electrodes. The pyrene N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) ester derivative provided access to the highest catalytic current of 1.4 mA cm-2 at 6 mmol L-1 H2O2, high onset potential of 0.61 V vs. Ag/AgCl, insensitivity to parasitic H2O2 oxidation, and a large linear dynamic range that benefits from insensitivity to HRP "suicide inactivation" at 4-6 mmol L-1 H2O2. Pyrene-aliphatic carboxylic acid groups offer better sensor sensitivity and higher catalytic currents at ≤ 1 mmol L-1 H2O2 concentrations. The butyric acid and NHS ester derivatives gave high analytical sensitivities of 5.63 A M-1 cm-2 and 2.96 A M-1 cm-2, respectively, over a wide range (0.25-4 mmol-1) compared to existing carbon-based HRP biosensor electrodes. A bacterial nanocellulose pyrene-NHS HRP bioelectrode was subsequently elaborated via "one-pot" and "layer-by-layer" strategies. The optimised bioelectrode exhibited slightly weaker voltage output, further enhanced catalytic currents, and a major enhancement in 1-week stability with 67% activity remaining compared to 39% at the equivalent electrode without nanocellulose, thus offering excellent prospects for biosensing and biofuel cell applications.
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- Sara Bocanegra-Rodríguez
- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultat de Química, Universitat de València, Dr. Moliner 50, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultat de Química, Universitat de València, Dr. Moliner 50, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultat de Química, Universitat de València, Dr. Moliner 50, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Département de Chimie Moléculaire (DCM), Univ. Grenoble Alpes - CNRS, 570 Rue de La Chimie, 38041, Grenoble, France
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- Département de Chimie Moléculaire (DCM), Univ. Grenoble Alpes - CNRS, 570 Rue de La Chimie, 38041, Grenoble, France.
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- Département de Chimie Moléculaire (DCM), Univ. Grenoble Alpes - CNRS, 570 Rue de La Chimie, 38041, Grenoble, France.
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Status Update on Bioelectrochemical Systems: Prospects for Carbon Electrode Design and Scale-Up. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11020278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Bioelectrochemical systems (BES) employ enzymes, subcellular structures or whole electroactive microorganisms as biocatalysts for energy conversion purposes, such as the electrosynthesis of value-added chemicals and power generation in biofuel cells. From a bioelectrode engineering viewpoint, customizable nanostructured carbonaceous matrices have recently received considerable scientific attention as promising electrode supports due to their unique properties attractive to bioelectronics devices. This review demonstrates the latest advances in the application of nano- and micro-structured carbon electrode assemblies in BES. Specifically, in view of the gradual increase in the commercial applicability of these systems, we aim to address the stability and scalability of different BES designs and to highlight their potential roles in a circular bioeconomy.
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Ghamari Kargar P, Bagherzade G, Eshghi H. Introduction of a trinuclear manganese(iii) catalyst on the surface of magnetic cellulose as an eco-benign, efficient and reusable novel heterogeneous catalyst for the multi-component synthesis of new derivatives of xanthene. RSC Adv 2021; 11:4339-4355. [PMID: 35424405 PMCID: PMC8694372 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra09420j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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In this work, the new trinuclear manganese catalyst defined as Fe3O4@NFC@NNSM-Mn(iii) was successfully manufactured and fully characterized by different techniques, including FT-IR, XRD, TEM, SEM, EDX, VSM, and ICP analysis. There have been reports of the use of magnetic catalysts for the synthesis of xanthine derivatives. The critical potential interest in the present method include short reaction time, high yields, recyclability of the catalyst, easy workup, and the ability to sustain a variety of functional groups, which give economical as well as ecological rewards. Also, the synthesized catalyst was used as a recyclable trinuclear catalyst in alcohol oxidation reactions at 40 °C. The magnetic catalyst activity of Fe3O4@NFC@NNSM-Mn(iii) could be attributed to the synergistic effects of the catalyst Fe3O4@NFC@NNS-Mn(iii) with melamine. Employing a sustainable and safe low temperature, using an eco-friendly solvent, no need to use any additive, and long-term stability and magnetic recyclability of the catalyst for at least six successive runs are the advantages of the current protocol towards green chemistry. This protocol is a benign, environmentally friendly method for heterocycle synthesis.
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- Pouya Ghamari Kargar
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Birjand Birjand 97175-615 Iran +98 56 32345192 +98 56 32345192
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Birjand Birjand 97175-615 Iran +98 56 32345192 +98 56 32345192
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad Mashhad Iran
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Piro B, Tran HV, Thu VT. Sensors Made of Natural Renewable Materials: Efficiency, Recyclability or Biodegradability-The Green Electronics. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 20:E5898. [PMID: 33086552 PMCID: PMC7594081 DOI: 10.3390/s20205898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Nowadays, sensor devices are developing fast. It is therefore critical, at a time when the availability and recyclability of materials are, along with acceptability from the consumers, among the most important criteria used by industrials before pushing a device to market, to review the most recent advances related to functional electronic materials, substrates or packaging materials with natural origins and/or presenting good recyclability. This review proposes, in the first section, passive materials used as substrates, supporting matrixes or packaging, whether organic or inorganic, then active materials such as conductors or semiconductors. The last section is dedicated to the review of pertinent sensors and devices integrated in sensors, along with their fabrication methods.
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- Benoît Piro
- ITODYS, CNRS, Université de Paris, F-75006 Paris, France
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), 1st Dai Co Viet Road, 10000 Hanoi, Vietnam;
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- Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH), 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, 10000 Hanoi, Vietnam;
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