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  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Microfluidic fuel cells (MFFCs) show promise for portable electronics.
  • Manufacturing limitations and short lifespan hinder paper-based MFFC development.
  • Existing MFFCs often require complex external devices for fluid control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the manufacturing and longevity issues of paper-based MFFCs.
  • To explore 3D-printed substrates as an alternative for microfluidic channels.
  • To enable controlled reactant flow and mixing without external pumps or valves.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized fused filament fabrication (FFF) for 3D printing microfluidic channels.
  • Employed a commercial polymer filament with specific porous mesostructural properties.
  • Investigated various structural configurations for the 3D-printed substrates.
  • Performed numerical and experimental characterizations of the fabricated MFFCs.

Main Results:

  • 3D-printed MFFCs exhibited superior performance compared to paper-based MFFCs.
  • The 3D-printed designs demonstrated enhanced longevity.
  • Controlled flow and mixing of reactants were achieved without external devices.
  • The study confirmed the viability of FFF for fabricating functional MFFC channels.

Conclusions:

  • 3D-printed substrates offer a promising solution for overcoming MFFC manufacturing limitations.
  • The developed MFFCs provide a more durable and efficient alternative to paper-based systems.
  • Further advancements in micro-, meso-, and macrostructural designs can unlock new potential for 3D-printed MFFCs.