Enzymatic biofuel cells, in contrast to conventional energy systems, use enzymes as catalysts for the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy. These enzymes can also catalyze fuels such as sucrose, fructose and glucose. In addition to their use as catalysts, they are biocompatible in nature. Due to this fact, enzymatic biofuel cells have many interesting applications, such as implantable gadgets (biosensors, pacemakers, catheters, defibrillators, insulin pumps, self-controlled artificial muscles etc.). The book presents various aspects of biofuel cells including fuel cell electrochemistry, use of enzyme and enzyme immobilization techniques, use of materials such as mesoporous materials, graphene composites, conducting polymer composites and applications of biofuel cells.
Table of Contents
- Methods of Enzyme Immobilization on Various Supports
- Use of Enzymes in Different Types of Biofuel Cells
- Current Advances in Immobilization Techniques of Enzymes
- Fuel Cell Electrochemistry
- Biological Fuel Cell Applications
- Graphene-based Composites in Enzymatic Biofuel Cells
- Mesoporous Materials in Biofuel Cells
- Conducting Polymer-Based Microbial Fuel Cells
