Graphene-based Composites in Enzymatic Biofuel Cells

Gulcan M., Uzun G., Guven B., Sen F.

ENZYMATIC FUEL CELLS: MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS, vol.44, pp.131-156, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.21741/9781644900079-6
  • Journal Name: ENZYMATIC FUEL CELLS: MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.131-156
  • Keywords: Biofuel Cells, Enzymes, Graphene, Composites, Bioenergy, DIRECT ELECTRON-TRANSFER, HIGHLY EFFICIENT, GLUCOSE-OXIDASE, DIMETHYLAMINE-BORANE, ENHANCED PERFORMANCE, ALCOHOL OXIDATION, REUSABLE CATALYST, FUEL-CELLS, CARBON, NANOPARTICLES
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Enzymatic biofuel cells [EBFC], are considered to be environmentally friendly energy sources and bio-electrochemical devices. These biofuel cells are operating at ambient temperature and pH. In order to generate electricity, it is necessary to use plant and animal fluids as biofuels in this type of fuel cells. The general working principle is to produce electricity from biological materials as renewable fuels by using the recent technology. These fuel cells are bioelectronic devices that convert chemical energy into electrical energy. This transformation is mostly catalyzed by the use of oxidoreductase enzymes. However, nowadays, graphene and graphene based materials are extremely attractive materials for enzymatic biofuel cells because of their modified surface, high surface areas, electrical, mechanical and thermal properties, and also unique graphitized basal plane structure. This chapter details recent studies on the use of graphene-based composites in the area of enzymatic biofuels.