Miniaturized biological and electrochemical fuel cells: challenges and applications

This paper discusses the fundamentals and developments of miniaturized fuel cells, both biological and electrochemical. An overview of microfluidic fuel cells, miniaturized microbial fuel cells, enzymatic biofuel cells, and implanted biofuel cells in an attempt to provide green energy and to power i...

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Published in:Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP 2013-09, Vol.15 (34), p.14147-14161
Main Authors: Yang, Jie, Ghobadian, Sasan, Goodrich, Payton J, Montazami, Reza, Hashemi, Nastaran
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Bacteria - metabolism
Bioelectric Energy Sources - microbiology
Biological
Catalysis
Clean energy
Direct energy conversion and energy accumulation
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Electrical power engineering
Electrochemical conversion: primary and secondary batteries, fuel cells
Electrochemical Techniques
Electrodes
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Enzymes - metabolism
Equipments for energy generation and conversion: thermal, electrical, mechanical energy, etc
Exact sciences and technology
Fuel cells
Fuels
Microfluidic Analytical Techniques - instrumentation
Microfluidics
Microorganisms
Miniaturization
Physical chemistry
Porosity
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Summary:This paper discusses the fundamentals and developments of miniaturized fuel cells, both biological and electrochemical. An overview of microfluidic fuel cells, miniaturized microbial fuel cells, enzymatic biofuel cells, and implanted biofuel cells in an attempt to provide green energy and to power implanted microdevices is provided. Also, the challenges and applications of each type of fuel cell are discussed in detail. Most recent developments in fuel cell technologies such as novel catalysts, compact designs, and fabrication methods are reviewed. This review article provides a comprehensive view on the future trends of miniaturized fuel cell technologies.
ISSN:1463-9076
1463-9084
DOI:10.1039/c3cp50804h