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  • Biotechnology
  • Electrochemistry
  • Renewable Energy

Background:

  • Fossil fuel depletion drives the need for alternative energy sources.
  • Biofuel cells (BFCs) offer a sustainable energy solution.
  • Multi-enzyme cascade reactions in BFCs enhance electron extraction and power density.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and investigate a novel bioanode for BFCs capable of extracting six electrons from L-proline via a three-enzyme cascade.
  • To optimize electron transfer efficiency through enzyme immobilization and microfluidic system integration.

Main Methods:

  • Immobilization of three enzymes onto an electrode surface for a cascade reaction.
  • Utilized self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) for oriented enzyme immobilization.
  • Integrated a microfluidic system with a tooth-shaped comb electrode arrangement for continuous substrate supply and efficient electron transfer.

Main Results:

  • Developed a high-performance bioanode demonstrating a current density of 205.8 μA cm⁻², approximately 187 times higher than a gold disc electrode.
  • Achieved efficient electron transfer through oriented enzyme immobilization and continuous substrate supply in the microfluidic system.

Conclusions:

  • The developed bioanode significantly enhances current density for BFCs.
  • This technology presents a promising pathway for the future development of high-performance biofuel cells.