A comparative assessment of bioelectrochemical systems and enzymatic fuel cells.

Abstract

This chapter discusses the other types of fuel cells, such as biofuel cells and their major classes (i.e., bioelectrochemical fuel cells and enzymatic fuel cells). Biofuel cells are a subset of fuel cells that employ biocatalyst and normally operate under mild conditions (20-40°C). The properties, mode of operation, materials used and potential applications of these fuel cells are presented.