The Development of Biophotovoltaic Systems for Power Generation and Biological Analysis
| Autor: | Christopher J. Howe, Laura T. Wey, Xiaolong Chen, Jenny Z. Zhang, Paolo Bombelli, Clayton M. Rabideau, Joshua M. Lawrence, Stephen J. L. Rowden |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Wey, Laura T [0000-0003-2345-0699], Zhang, Jenny Z [0000-0003-4407-5621], Howe, Christopher J [0000-0002-6975-8640], Apollo - University of Cambridge Repository |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Microbial fuel cell
Biophotovoltaics Computer science 010402 general chemistry 7. Clean energy 01 natural sciences Catalysis Digital clock 03 medical and health sciences Electrical current Electrochemistry Photosynthesis Electrode Architecture 030304 developmental biology 0303 health sciences Biophotovoltaic Minireviews Electrical devices Biophotoelectrochemistry Biological materials 0104 chemical sciences Electricity generation Fuel cells Fuel Cells Biochemical engineering Minireview |
| Zdroj: | Chemelectrochem |
| Popis: | Biophotovoltaic systems (BPVs) resemble microbial fuel cells, but utilise oxygenic photosynthetic microorganisms associated with an anode to generate an extracellular electrical current, which is stimulated by illumination. Study and exploitation of BPVs have come a long way over the last few decades, having benefited from several generations of electrode development and improvements in wiring schemes. Power densities of up to 0.5 W m−2 and the powering of small electrical devices such as a digital clock have been reported. Improvements in standardisation have meant that this biophotoelectrochemical phenomenon can be further exploited to address biological questions relating to the organisms. Here, we aim to provide both biologists and electrochemists with a review of the progress of BPV development with a focus on biological materials, electrode design and interfacial wiring considerations, and propose steps for driving the field forward. Forward thinking: Biophotovoltaic (BPV) systems utilise oxygenic photosynthetic microorganisms associated with an anode to generate an extracellular electrical current, which is stimulated by illumination. The aim of this Minireview is to provide both biologists and electrochemists with an overview of the progress of BPV development with a focus on biological materials, electrode design and interfacial wiring considerations, and propose steps for driving the field forward. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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