The ultra-small silicon nanoparticle was shown to be an electrocatalyst for the electrooxidation of glucose. The oxidation appeared to be a first order reaction which involves the transfer of 1 electron. The oxidation potential showed a low onset of -0.4V vs. Ag/AgCl (-0.62 V vs. RHE). The particle was used as the anode catalyst of a prototype hybrid biofuel cell, which operated on glucose and ...

Abstract Sugarcane ( Saccharum officinarum ) bagasse (SCB) is a biomass of agricultural waste obtained from sugarcane processing that has been found in abundance globally. Due to its nature, researchers have harnessing this for numerous applications such as energy and environmental sustainability. However, before it could be optimally utilised, pre-treated using available methods. Different pre...

The simultaneous ethanol production and removal during sequential cell recycle fed batch fermentation provides a complementary route to produce this biofuel from sugar mixtures, which may greatly improve yields productivity lignocellulosic hydrolysates. Spathaspora passalidarum is wild-type strain able naturally convert glucose, fructose, xylose arabinose into ethanol. Therefore, the present wo...

Considerable interest has been focused on miniature biofuel cells (BFCs) because of their portability and possibility to be implantable. Origami devices with hollow channels will provide novel insight into the assembly methods of miniature BFCs. Herein a miniature origami BFC has been fabricated from a MnO2-graphite flake consumed solid-state cathode. For further practical applications, miniatu...