title: Enzymatic biofuel cells: 30 years of critical advancements.
abstract: Enzymatic biofuel cells are bioelectronic devices that utilize oxidoreductase enzymes to catalyze the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy. This review details the advancements in the field of enzymatic biofuel cells over the last 30 years. These advancements include strategies for improving operational stability and electrochemical performance, as well as device fabrication for a variety of applications, including implantable biofuel cells and self-powered sensors. It also discusses the current scientific and engineering challenges in the field that will need to be addressed in the future for commercial viability of the technology.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Chemistry and Materials Science & Engineering, University of Utah, 315S 1400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, United States.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rasmussen
authors.affiliation: Departments of Chemistry and Materials Science & Engineering, University of Utah, 315S 1400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, United States.
authors.forename: Sofiene
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Abdellaoui
authors.affiliation: Departments of Chemistry and Materials Science & Engineering, University of Utah, 315S 1400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, United States. Electronic address: minteer@chem.utah.edu.
authors.forename: Shelley D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Minteer
mesh_terms: D001674:Bioelectric Energy Sources; D015374:Biosensing Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D004563:Electrochemistry / Q000379:methods*; D004800:Enzymes, Immobilized / Q000737:chemistry; D010088:Oxidoreductases / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D004800:Enzymes, Immobilized; D010088:Oxidoreductases
keywords: Bioanodes; Biobattery; Biocathodes; Bioelectrocatalysis; Biofuel cells