Biofuel Cells

Materials and Challenges
1. Auflage 2021
ISBN: 978-1-119-72469-8
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 528 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 835 g

Rapid industrialization and urbanization associated with the environment changes calls for reduced pollution and thereby least use of fossil fuels. Biofuel cells are bioenergy resources and biocompatible alternatives to conventional fuel cells. Biofuel cells are one of the new sustainable renewable energy sources that are based on the direct conversion of chemical matters to electricity with the aid of microorganisms or enzymes as biocatalysts. The gradual depletion of fossil fuels, increasing energy needs, and the pressing problem of environmental pollution have stimulated a wide range of research and development efforts for renewable and environmentally friendly energy. Energy generation from biomass resources by employing biofuel cells is crucial for sustainable development. Biofuel cells have attracted considerable attention as micro- or even nano-power sources for implantable biomedical devices, such as cardiac pacemakers, implantable self-powered sensors, and biosensors for monitoring physiological parameters.

This book covers the most recent developments and offers a detailed overview of fundamentals, principles, mechanisms, properties, optimizing parameters, analytical characterization tools, various types of biofuel cells, all-category of materials, catalysts, engineering architectures, implantable biofuel cells, applications and novel innovations and challenges in this sector. This book is a reference guide for anyone working in the areas of energy and the environment.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Inamuddin

Ahamed, Mohd Imran

Boddula, Rajender

Rezakazemi, Mashallah

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Biogasanlagen, Energie aus Biomasse
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface xvii

1 Bioelectrocatalysis for Biofuel Cells 1
Casanova-Moreno Jannu, Arjona Noé and Cercado Bibiana

1.1 Introduction: Generalities of the Bioelectrocatalysis 2
1.2 Reactions of Interest in Bioelectrocatalysis 3
1.3 Immobilization of Biocatalyst 9
1.4 Supports for Immobilization of Enzymes and Microorganisms for Biofuel Cells 17
1.5 Electron Transfer Phenomena 25
1.6 Bioelectrocatalysis Control 34
1.7 Recent Applications of Bioelectrocatalysis 36

2 Novel Innovations in Biofuel Cells 53
Muhammet Samet Kilic and Seyda Korkut

2.1 Introduction to Biological Fuel Cells 53
2.2 Conclusions and Future Perspectives 63

3 Implantable Biofuel Cells for Biomedical Applications 69
Arushi Chauhan and Pramod Avti

3.1 Introduction 70
3.2 Biofuel Cells 72
3.3 Enzymatic Biofuel Cells 75
3.4 Mechanism of Electron Transfer 80
3.5 Energy Sources in the Human Body 81
3.6 Biomedical Applications 83
3.7 Limitations 87
3.8 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 88

4 Enzymatic Biofuel Cells 97
Rabisa Zia, Ayesha Taj, Sumaira Younis, Haq Nawaz Bhatti, Waheed S. Khan and Sadia Z. Bajwa

4.1 Introduction 98
4.2 Enzyme Used in EBFCs 99
4.3 Enzyme Immobilization Materials 103
4.4 Applications of EBFCs 111
4.5 Challenges 114
4.6 Conclusion 116

5 Introduction to Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC): Waste Matter to Electricity 123
Rustiana Yuliasni, Abudukeremu Kadier, Nanik Indah Setianingsih, Junying Wang, Nani Harihastuti and Peng-Cheng Ma

5.1 Introduction 124
5.2 Operating Principles of MFC 125
5.3 Main Components and Materials of MFCs 126
5.4 Current and Prospective Applications of MFC Technology 136
5.5 Conclusion and Future Prospects 138

6 Flexible Biofuel Cells: An Overview 145
Gayatri Konwar and Debajyoti Mahanta

6.1 Introduction 145
6.2 Biofuel Cells (BFCs) 149
6.3 Needs for Flexible Biofuel Cell 153
6.4 Conclusion 164

7 Carbon Nanomaterials for Biofuel Cells 171
Udaya Bhat K. and Devadas Bhat P.

7.1 Introduction 173
7.2 Types of Biofuel Cells 174
7.3 Carbon-Based Materials for Biofuel Cells 176
7.4 Applications of Biofuel Cells Using Carbon-Based Nanomaterials 193
7.5 Conclusion 197

8 Glucose Biofuel Cells 219
Srijita Basumallick

8.1 Introduction 219
8.2 Merits of BFC Over FC 220
8.3 Glucose Oxidize (GOs) as Enzyme Catalyst in Glucose Biofuel Cells 221
8.4 General Experimental Technique for Fabrication of Enzyme GOs Immobilized Electrodes for Glucose Oxidation 222
8.5 General Method of Characterization of Fabricated Enzyme Immobilized Working Electrode 223
8.6 Determination of Electron Transfer Rate Constant (ks) 224
8.7 Denaturation of Enzymes 225
8.8 Conclusions 225

9 Photochemical Biofuel Cells 229
Mohd Nur Ikhmal Salehmin, Rosmahani Mohd Shah, Mohamad Azuwa Mohamed, Ibdal Satar and Siti Mariam Daud

9.1 Introduction 230
9.2 Photosynthetic Biofuel Cell (PS-BFC) 233
9.3 Photovoltaic-Biofuel Cell (PV-BFC) 238
9.4 Photoelectrode Integrated-Biofuel Cell (PE-BFC) 240
9.5 Potential Fuels Generation and Their Performance From PEC-BFC 247
9.6 Conclusion 252

10 Engineering Architectures for Biofuel Cells 261
Udaya Bhat K. and Devadas Bhat P.

10.1 Introduction 263
10.2 Role as Miniaturized Ones 264
10.3 Attractiveness 266
10.4 Architecture 270
10.5 Issues and Perspectives 282
10.6 Future Challenges in the Architectural Engineering 283
10.7 Conclusions 283

11 Biofuel Cells for Commercial Applications 299
Mohan Kumar Anand Raj, Rajasekar Rathanasamy, Moganapriya Chinnasamy and Sathish Kumar Palaniappan

11.1 Introduction 300
11.2 Classification of Electrochemical Devices Based on Fuel Confinement 303
11.3 Application of Biofuel Cells 307
11.4 Conclusion 312

12 Development of Suitable Cathode Catalyst for Biofuel Cells 317
Mehak Munjal, Deepak Kumar Yadav, Raj Kishore Sharma and Gurmeet Singh

12.1 Introduction 317
12.2 Kinetics and Mechanism of Oxygen Reduction Reaction 321
12.3 Techniques for Evaluating ORR Catalyst 322
12.4 Cathode Catalyst in BFCs 326
12.5 Chemical Catalyst 327
12.6 Microbial Catalyst 332
12.7 Enzymatic Catalyst for Biofuel Cell 333
12.8 Conclusion 334

13 Biofuel Cells for Water Desalination 345
Somakraj Banerjee, Ranjana Das and Chiranjib Bhattacharjee

13.1 Introduction 345
13.2 Biofuel Cell 347
13.3 Biofuel Cells for Desalination: Microbial Desalination Cell 350
13.4 Factors Affecting the Performance and Efficiency of Desalination Cells 366
13.5 Current Challenges and Further Prospects 370

14 Conventional Fuel Cells vs Biofuel Cells 377
Naila Yamin, Wajeeha Khalid, Muhammad Altaf, Raja Shahid Ashraf, Munazza Shahid and Amna Zulfiqar

14.1 Bioelectrochemical Cell 378
14.2 Types 378
14.3 Biofuel Cells 395
14.4 Types of Biofuel Cells 399
14.5 Conclusion 413

15 State-of-the-Art and Prospective in Biofuel Cells: A Roadmap Towards Sustainability 423
Biswajit Debnath, Moumita Sardar, Khushbu K. Birawat, Indrashis Saha and Ankita Das

15.1 Introduction 423
15.2 Membrane-Based and Membrane-Less Biofuel Cells 425
15.3 Enzymatic Biofuel Cells 429
15.4 Wearable Biofuel Cells 432
15.5 Fuels for Biofuel Cells 434
15.6 Roadmap to Sustainability 434
15.7 Conclusion and Future Direction 438

16 Anodes for Biofuel Cells 449
Naveen Patel, Dibyajyoti Mukherjee, Ishu Vansal, Rama Pati Mishra and Vinod Kumar Chaudhary

16.1 Introduction 450
16.2 Anode Material Properties 451
16.3 Anode 452
16.4 Anode Modification 453
16.5 Challenge and Future Perspectives 456
16.6 Conclusion 457

17 Applications of Biofuel Cells 465
Joel Joseph, Muthamilselvi Ponnuchamy, Ashish Kapoor and Prabhakar Sivaraman

17.1 Introduction 465
17.2 Fuel Cell 467
17.3 Biofuel Cells 468
17.4 Implantable Devices Powered by Using Biofuel Cell 473
17.5 Single Compartment EBFCs 476
17.6 Extracting Energy from Human Perspiration Through Epidermal Biofuel Cell 476
17.7 Mammalian Body Fluid as an Energy Source 477
17.8 Implantation of Enzymatic Biofuel Cell in Living Lobsters 477
17.9 Biofuel Cell Implanted in Snail 477
17.10 Application of Biofuel Cell 478
17.11 Conclusion 479

References 479
Index 483

Über Autor(innen)

Inamuddin, PhD, is an assistant professor at the Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He has extensive research experience in analytical chemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, renewable energy, and environmental science. He has worked on different research projects funded by various government agencies and universities and is the recipient of multiple awards, including the Fast Track Young Scientist Award and the Young Researcher of the Year Award for 2020, from Aligarh Muslim University. He has published almost 200 research articles in various international scientific journals, 18 book chapters, and 120 edited books with multiple well-known publishers.

Mohd Imran Ahamed, PhD, is a research associate in the Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He has published several research and review articles in various international scientific journals and has co-edited multiple books. His research work includes ion-exchange chromatography, wastewater treatment, and analysis, bending actuator and electrospinning.

Rajender Boddula, PhD, is currently working for the Chinese Academy of Sciences President’s International Fellowship Initiative (CAS-PIFI) at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST, Beijing). His academic honors include multiple fellowships and scholarships, and he has published many scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals. He is also serving as an editorial board member and a referee for several reputed international peer-reviewed journals. He has published edited books with numerous publishers and has authored over 20 book chapters.

Mashallah Rezakazemi, PhD, received his doctorate from the University of Tehran (UT) in 2015. In his first appointment, he served as associate professor in the Faculty of Chemical and Materials Engineering at Shahrood University of Technology. He has co-authored in more than 140 highly cited journal publications, conference articles and book chapters. He has received numerous major awards and grants from various funding agencies in recognition of his research. Notable among these are Khwarizmi Youth Award from the Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST), and the Outstanding Young Researcher Award in Chemical Engineering from the Academy of Sciences of Iran. He was named a top 1% most Highly Cited Researcher by Web of Science (ESI).