Single-Enzyme Biofuel Cells
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Detail(s)
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9762-9766 |
Journal / Publication | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 33 |
Online published | 23 Jun 2017 |
Publication status | Published - 7 Aug 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
Herein, we demonstrate that the intramolecular electron transfer within a single enzyme molecule is an important alternative pathway that can be harnessed to generate electricity. By decoupling the redox reactions within a single type of enzyme (for example, Trametes versicolor laccase), we harvested electricity efficiently from unconventional fuels including recalcitrant pollutants (for example, bisphenol A and hydroquinone) in a single-laccase biofuel cell. The intramolecular electron-harnessing concept was further demonstrated with other enzymes, including power generation during CO2 bioconversion to formate catalyzed by formate dehydrogenase from Candida boidinii. The novel single-enzyme biofuel cell is shown to have potential for utilizing wastewater as a fuel as well as for generating energy while driving bioconversion of chemical feedstock from CO2.
Research Area(s)
- electrochemistry, electron transfer, enzymes, fuel cells, laccase
Citation Format(s)
Single-Enzyme Biofuel Cells. / Ji, Chao; Hou, Jingwei; Wang, Kai et al.
In: Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, Vol. 56, No. 33, 07.08.2017, p. 9762-9766.
In: Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, Vol. 56, No. 33, 07.08.2017, p. 9762-9766.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review