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  • Bioelectrochemical systems
  • Renewable energy technologies
  • Nanomaterial-based catalysis

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  • Bioelectrochemical fuel cells (BEFCs) face challenges with low power density and limited operational lifespan.
  • Efficient energy conversion in BEFCs requires optimized catalytic activity at both anode and cathode.
  • Enzymatic cascades offer a promising strategy for enhancing substrate utilization and reaction rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a high-performance enzymatic fuel cell (EFC) with improved power output and durability.
  • To investigate the efficacy of a multi-substrate enzymatic cascade at the anode for efficient energy conversion.
  • To explore the role of naphthoquinone-modified gold nanoparticles in enhancing catalytic activity and electron transfer.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a flow-through bioelectrochemical fuel cell using 3D printing technology.
  • Development of a cellulose/polypyrrole (CPPy) paper electrode modified with gold nanoparticles and naphthoquinone moieties.
  • Incorporation of an enzymatic cascade (invertase, mutarotase, FAD-dependent glucose dehydrogenase, fructose dehydrogenase) at the anode.
  • Utilizing laccase immobilized on modified gold nanoparticles as the cathode catalyst for oxygen reduction.

Main Results:

  • The modified electrodes exhibited significantly enhanced catalysis rates at both anode and cathode.
  • The multi-substrate anode successfully utilized glucose, fructose, sucrose, or their combinations as fuel.
  • The enzymatic fuel cell achieved a power density of 0.81 mW cm⁻² using sucrose as fuel and oxygen as the oxidant.
  • Naphthoquinone-modified gold nanoparticles functioned as enzyme orienting units, facilitating direct electron transfer.

Conclusions:

  • The developed enzymatic fuel cell demonstrates a significant improvement in power density compared to existing BEFCs.
  • The combination of 3D printing, enzymatic cascades, and modified nanomaterials offers a viable approach for efficient bioenergy conversion.
  • The findings highlight the potential of this technology for practical applications in sustainable energy generation.