Bioelectrochemical Interface Engineering

R. Navanietha Krishnaraj, Rajesh K. Sani, R.Navanietha Krishnaraj, Rajesh K. Sani, R.Navanietha Krishnaraj, Rajesh K. Sani

• Publisher: Wiley
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781119538547
• eBook ISBN: 9781119538424
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Physical & Theoretical Chemistry

An introduction to the fundamental concepts and rules in bioelectrochemistry and explores latest advancements in the field

Bioelectrochemical Interface Engineering offers a guide to this burgeoning interdisciplinary field. The authors—noted experts on the topic—present a detailed explanation of the field's basic concepts, provide a fundamental understanding of the principle of electrocatalysis, electrochemical activity of the electroactive microorganisms, and mechanisms of electron transfer at electrode-electrolyte interfaces. They also explore the design and development of bioelectrochemical systems.

The authors review recent advances in the field including: the development of new bioelectrochemical configurations, new electrode materials, electrode functionalization strategies, and extremophilic electroactive microorganisms. These current developments hold the promise of powering the systems in remote locations such as deep sea and extra-terrestrial space as well as powering implantable energy devices and controlled drug delivery. This important book:

• Explores the fundamental concepts and rules in bioelectrochemistry and details the latest advancements

• Presents principles of electrocatalysis, electroactive microorganisms, types and mechanisms of electron transfer at electrode-electrolyte interfaces, electron transfer kinetics in bioelectrocatalysis, and more

• Covers microbial electrochemical systems and discusses bioelectrosynthesis and biosensors, and bioelectrochemical wastewater treatment

• Reviews microbial biosensor, microfluidic and lab-on-chip devices, flexible electronics, and paper and stretchable electrodes

Written for researchers, technicians, and students in chemistry, biology, energy and environmental science, Bioelectrochemical Interface Engineering provides a strong foundation to this advanced field by presenting the core concepts, basic principles, and newest advances.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Table of Contents
• List of Contributors
• Preface
• 1 Electrochemical Performance Analyses of Biofilms
• 2 Direct Electron Transfer in Redox Enzymes and Microorganisms
• 3 Electrochemical Techniques and Applications to Characterize Single‐ and Multicellular Electric Microbial Functions
• 4 Electrochemical Analysis of Single Cells
• 5 Biocorrosion
• 6 Microbial Fuel Cells
• 7 Biophotovoltaics
• 8 An Insight into Plant Microbial Fuel Cells
• 9 Electroanalytical Techniques for Investigating Biofilms in Microbial Fuel Cells
• 10 Progress in Development of Electrode Materials in Microbial Fuel Cells
• 11 Synthetic Biology Strategies to Improve Electron Transfer Rateat the Microbe–Anode Interface in Microbial Fuel Cells
• 12 Microbial Electrolysis Cells (MECs)
• 13 Microbial Desalination Cells
• 14 Microbially Charged Redox Flow Batteries for Bioenergy Storage
• 15 Artificial Photosynthesis
• 16 Bioelectrochemical Systems for Production of Valuable Compounds
• 17 Modernization of Biosensing Strategies for the Development of Lab‐on‐Chip Integrated Systems
• 18 Electrochemical Immunosensors
• 19 Recent Updates on Inkjet‐Printed Sensors
• 20 Electrochemical Systems for Healthcare Applications
• 21 Synthetic Strategies of Nanobioconjugates for Bioelectrochemical Applications
• 22 Electrochemical Biosensors with Nanointerface for Food, Water Quality, and Healthcare Applications
• 23 Enzymatic Electrode–Electrolyte Interface Study During Electrochemical Sensing of Biomolecules
• 24 Quantum Dots for Bioelectrochemical Applications
• 25 Enzymatic Self‐powered Biosensing Devices
• Index
• End User License Agreement