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Thiago Bertaglia1, Daniel S de Sousa1, Rafael N P Colombo1,2
1São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Trabalhador São-carlense, 400, 13566-590, São Carlos, SP, Brazil. frankcrespilho@iqsc.usp.br.
Analytical Methods : Advancing Methods and Applications
|December 16, 2025
Summary
Enzyme integration in miniaturized electrodes is key for bioelectronic devices. Multi-fiber electrodes maintain high catalytic activity upon size reduction, unlike single-fiber ones, highlighting the importance of 3D architecture.
Area of Science:
- Bioelectrochemistry
- Materials Science
- Enzyme Engineering
Background:
- Enzyme integration into miniaturized carbon electrodes is crucial for flexible and implantable bioelectronic devices.
- Understanding the impact of electrode dimensions on enzyme catalytic performance is essential for device optimization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of reducing electrode dimensions on catalytic performance during ethanol bioelectrooxidation.
- To compare the performance of macro-scale, multi-fiber, and single-fiber electrodes with immobilized alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH).
Main Methods:
- Utilized alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) as a model enzyme.
- Investigated progressive reduction of electrode dimensions from macro-scale to single microfiber configurations.
- Analyzed catalytic performance, current density, and onset potential of different electrode architectures.
Main Results:
- Multi-fiber electrodes retained high catalytic activity despite significant size reduction.
- Single-fiber electrodes showed decreased current density and a positive shift in onset potential.
- Electrode spatial architecture significantly influences enzyme loading and electron transfer efficiency.
Conclusions:
- The 3D architecture of electrodes is a critical factor in designing efficient bioelectrodes.
- Performance differences between macro- and micro-scale configurations are clearly disclosed.
- Specific immobilization methods are required for developing high-performance microbioelectrodes.
