Exploiting complex carbohydrates for microbial electricity generation -: a bacterial fuel cell operating on starch

被引:203
作者
Niessen, J [1 ]
Schröder, U [1 ]
Scholz, F [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Greifswald, Inst Chem & Biochem, D-17489 Greifswald, Germany
关键词
microbial fuel cells; biofuel cells; Clostridium; starch; molasses; carbohydrates;
D O I
10.1016/j.elecom.2004.07.010
中图分类号
O646 [电化学、电解、磁化学];
学科分类号
081704 ;
摘要
In this contribution we demonstrate that by combining specially designed anodes, consisting of platinum covered by poly(tetrafluoroaniline) [1,2] and living cells of the biocatalyst Clostridium butyricum or Clostridium beijerinckii electricity can be generated from a variety of substrates, including starch, one of the major biomass constituents. Current densities between 1 and 1.3 mA cm(-2) are achieved by using glucose, molasses, or starch as fuel. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:955 / 958
页数:4
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