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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"bioelectrochemistry"”.
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Semi-Artificial Photoelectrochemistry through Perovskite Integration and Elucidation of the Local Environment
… these considerations have not been applied to bioelectrochemistry due to the use of flat electrode architectures, low enzyme loadings and consequently lower current densities, providing minimal local concentration gradients. However, high-surface area porous electrodes, such as inverse opal …
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Time series analysis and machine learning studies of biophotovoltaic systems
… research directions linking chronobiology and bioelectrochemistry. This seminal work is a strong foundation for developing further data-driven models for: (i) pre-modelling experiments and interpreting results; (i) running sensitivity analyses; (iii) hybrid models; and (iv) control software.
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Strategies to enhance extracellular electron transfer rates in wild-type cyanobacterium Synechococcus elongatus PCC7942 for photo-bioelectricity generation
The aim of this thesis is to enhance the extracellular electron transfer rates (exoelectrogenesis) in cyanobacteria, to be utilised for photo-bioelectricity generation in biophotovoltaics (electrochemical cell). An initial cross comparison of the cyanobacterium Synechococcus elongatus PCC7942 …
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Microbial Biofilm Development and Electron Transfer in Electrochemical Systems
<p>Energy harvesting from microorganisms has created vibrant research efforts for the past 20 years that has lead to the development of emerging topics such as microbial electrochemistry, biofilm formation in electrochemical systems and alternative energy technologies applied in environmental …
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GLUCOSE/ OXYGEN-BASED BIOFUEL CELL FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS: ELECTRODE DESIGNS INTEGRATING CARBON COMPOSITE
The relevance of this research is based on the need to develop biofuel cells as an alternative technology for powering implantable and/or extracorporeal medical devices. To accomplish this, processes occurring in nature are mimicked on the surface of bioelectrodes by enzymatic systems. In this …
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Towards unravelling the mechanism and function of exoelectrogenesis in cyanobacteria
Photosynthetic microorganisms, including algae and cyanobacteria, are able to export electrons derived from the photosynthetic electPhotosynthetic microorganisms, including algae and cyanobacteria, are able to export electrons derived from the photosynthetic electron transport chain to the cell …
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Electrogenetic pathways in cyanobacteria
Living systems extract energy from the environment by coupling charge-transfer reactions between available electron donors and acceptors with the generation of electrochemical gradients across cellular membranes. The variety of strategies that organisms have evolved to harness the many …
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Enhancing the functionality of photovoltaic and photonic biointerfaces through structuration
This two-part thesis focuses on biointerfaces of two different biological systems. It specifically examines the interplay of structure and functionality in these biointerfaces. Part one studies photo-bio-electrochemically active bacteria and the strong dependence of their electrical current …
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Bio-Nano Interfaces: Enzyme Immobilization for Biomimetic Energy Harvesting
<p>In the face of todays rapidly growing energy demands accompanied by limited, non-renewable supplies, development of novel energy alternatives that are both renewable and inexpensive has become more important than ever. Development of 3D structures exploring the properties of nano-materials and …
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USE OF GAS EMISSION BY BIOELECTROCHEMICAL APPROACHES FOR POWER-TO-X
The transition toward a climate-neutral energy system requires technologies capable of con-verting surplus renewable electricity into valuable products within a circular and sustainable framework. Among these, Power-to-X (PtX) is emerging as a promising solution for energy conversion and storage. …