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The theoretical aspects of biochemical fuel cells
Author(s) -
Young T. Gray,
Hadjipetrou L.,
Lilly M. D.
Publication year - 1966
Publication title -
biotechnology and bioengineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.136
H-Index - 189
eISSN - 1097-0290
pISSN - 0006-3592
DOI - 10.1002/bit.260080410
Subject(s) - cell , fuel cells , cell type , redox , enzyme , biochemistry , chemistry , electrochemical cell , microorganism , electrochemistry , biochemical engineering , biophysics , biology , chemical engineering , organic chemistry , bacteria , engineering , electrode , genetics
Biological systems can be used in three types of fuel cell: depolarization (or concentration) cell, product cell, and redox cell. The possibilities and theoretical limitations of each type of cell have been considered in terms of the metabolic activities of microorganisms and the coupling of these to electrochemical systems. The use of cell extracts and enzymes, particularly in an insoluble form, has been discussed.