Rebecca Bonato
Feasibility Study of Energy Harvesting via Biofuel Cell for Miniaturised Implantable Biosensors.
Rel. Paolo Motto Ros. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Biomedica, 2024
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Abstract
In the current pursuit of sustainable energy, biofuel cells are attracting considerable attention. Within biomedical engineering, the concept of harnessing energy from biological fluids, such as blood, holds significant promise, enabling both full autonomy and miniaturisation. In this context, this study aims to identify the most efficient biofuel cells for miniaturised implantable biosensors and design a prototype based on the obtained results. To achieve this goal, a systematic literature review was conducted, comparing biofuel cells based on relevant parameters for powering devices, including power density and operative voltages. This categorisation guided material selection, considering a cost-performance trade-off. Carbon nanotubes and Laccase were chosen to facilitate oxygen reduction at the cathode.
In contrast, carbon nanotubes with Glucose Oxidase (with and without ferrocenemethanol) played a similar role at the anode, where glucose proved to be the most advantageous fuel
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