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An Intrinsic Self‐Charging Biosupercapacitor Comprised of a High‐Potential Bioanode and a Low‐Potential Biocathode
Author(s) -
Alsaoub Sabine,
Ruff Adrian,
Conzuelo Felipe,
Ventosa Edgar,
Ludwig Roland,
Shleev Sergey,
Schuhmann Wolfgang
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
chempluschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.801
H-Index - 61
ISSN - 2192-6506
DOI - 10.1002/cplu.201700114
Subject(s) - bilirubin oxidase , chemistry , anode , redox , cathode , glucose oxidase , polymer , electrode , chemical engineering , nanotechnology , combinatorial chemistry , inorganic chemistry , organic chemistry , materials science , engineering
An intrinsic self‐charging biosupercapacitor built on a unique concept for the fabrication of biodevices based on redox polymers is presented. The biosupercapacitor consists of a high‐potential redox polymer based bioanode and a low‐potential redox polymer based biocathode in which the potentials of the electrodes in the discharged state show an apparent potential mismatch E anode > E cathode and prevent the use of the device as a conventional biofuel cell. Upon charging, the potentials of the electrodes are shifted to more positive (cathode) and more negative (anode) values because of a change in the a ox ‐to‐ a red ratio within the redox polymer matrix. Hence, a potential inversion occurs in the charged state ( E anode < E cathode ) and an open circuit voltage of >0.4 V is achieved and the biodevice acts as a true biosupercapacitor. The bioanode consists of a novel specifically designed high‐potential Os complex modified polymer for the efficient immobilization and electrical wiring of glucose converting enzymes, such as glucose oxidase and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)‐dependent glucose dehydrogenase. The cathodic side is constructed from a low‐potential Os complex modified polymer integrating the O 2 reducing enzyme, bilirubin oxidase. The large potential differences between the redox polymers and the prosthetic groups of the biocatalysts ensure fast and efficient charging of the biodevice.