Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 572 - 572
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Microbial
fuel
cells
(MFCs)
are
a
candidate
for
green
energy
sources
due
to
microbes’
ability
generate
charge
in
their
metabolic
processes.
The
main
problem
MFCs
is
slow
transfer
between
microorganisms
and
electrodes.
Several
methods
improve
have
been
used
until
now:
modification
of
by
conductive
polymers,
use
lipophilic
mediators,
nanomaterials.
We
created
an
MFC
with
graphite
anode,
covering
it
9,10-phenatrenequinone
polypyrrole-modified
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae
without
10
nm
sphere
gold
nanoparticles.
was
evaluated
using
cyclic
voltammetry
power
density
measurements.
peak
current
from
measurements
increased
3.76
mA/cm2
5.01
bare
yeast,
respectively.
polypyrrole-
nanoparticle-modified
yeast
reached
maximum
150
mW/m2
PBS
20
mM
Fe(III)
glucose,
load
kΩ.
same
the
wastewater
179.2
mW/m2.
These
results
suggest
that
this
configuration
can
be
transfer.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 630 - 630
Published: June 7, 2023
Flexible
and
wearable
biosensors
have
received
tremendous
attention
over
the
past
decade
owing
to
their
great
potential
applications
in
field
of
health
medicine.
Wearable
serve
as
an
ideal
platform
for
real-time
continuous
monitoring,
which
exhibit
unique
properties
such
self-powered,
lightweight,
low
cost,
high
flexibility,
detection
convenience,
conformability.
This
review
introduces
recent
research
progress
biosensors.
First
all,
biological
fluids
often
detected
by
are
proposed.
Then,
existing
micro-nanofabrication
technologies
basic
characteristics
summarized.
application
manners
information
processing
also
highlighted
paper.
Massive
cutting-edge
examples
introduced
physiological
pressure
sensors,
sweat
self-powered
As
a
significant
content,
mechanism
these
sensors
was
detailed
with
help
readers
understand
this
area.
Finally,
current
challenges
future
perspectives
proposed
push
area
forward
expand
practical
future.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 1262 - 1301
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
The
rapid
maturation
of
smart
city
ecosystems
is
intimately
linked
to
advances
in
the
Internet
Things
(IoT)
and
self-powered
sensing
technologies.
Central
this
evolution
are
battery-less
sensors
that
critical
for
applications
such
as
continuous
health
monitoring
through
blood
metabolites
vital
signs,
recognition
human
activity
behavioral
analysis,
operational
enhancement
humanoid
robots.
focus
on
biosensors
exploit
body
energy-spanning
wearable,
attachable,
implantable
variants
has
intensified,
driven
by
their
broad
applicability
areas
from
underwater
exploration
biomedical
assays
earthquake
monitoring.
heart
these
lies
diverse
energy
harvesting
mechanisms,
including
biofuel
cells,
piezoelectric,
triboelectric,
pyroelectric
nanogenerators.
Notwithstanding
wealth
research,
literature
still
lacks
a
holistic
review
integrates
design
challenges
implementation
intricacies
sensors.
Our
seeks
fill
gap
thoroughly
evaluating
strategies
both
material
structural
perspectives
assessing
roles
powering
an
array
myriad
uses.
This
offers
comprehensive
outlook
state
devices,
tackling
nuances
deployment
highlighting
potential
revolutionize
data
gathering
autonomous
systems.
intent
chart
current
landscape
future
prospects,
providing
pivotal
reference
point
ongoing
research
innovation
wireless
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
At
the
intersection
of
synthetic
biology
and
materials
science,
engineered
living
(ELMs)
exhibit
unprecedented
potential.
Possessing
unique
"living"
attributes,
ELMs
represent
a
significant
paradigm
shift
in
material
design,
showcasing
self-organization,
self-repair,
adaptability,
evolvability,
surpassing
conventional
materials.
This
review
focuses
on
reviewing
applications
derived
from
bacteria,
fungi,
plants
environmental
remediation,
eco-friendly
architecture,
sustainable
energy.
The
provides
comprehensive
overview
latest
research
progress
emerging
design
strategies
for
various
application
fields
perspectives
science.
In
addition,
valuable
references
novel
ELMs,
extending
potential
future
ELMs.
investigation
into
synergistic
possibilities
amongst
different
species
offers
beneficial
reference
information
researchers
practitioners
this
field.
Finally,
trends
development
challenges
coming
years
are
discussed
detail.
ACS Synthetic Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 2295 - 2312
Published: July 13, 2024
Engineered
Living
Materials
(ELMs)
are
materials
composed
of
or
incorporating
living
cells
as
essential
functional
units.
These
can
be
created
using
bottom-up
approaches,
where
engineered
spontaneously
form
well-defined
aggregates.
Alternatively,
top-down
methods
employ
advanced
science
techniques
to
integrate
with
various
kinds
materials,
creating
hybrids
and
intricately
combined.
ELMs
blend
synthetic
biology
science,
allowing
for
dynamic
responses
environmental
stimuli
such
stress,
pH,
humidity,
temperature,
light.
exhibit
unique
"living"
properties,
including
self-healing,
self-replication,
adaptability,
making
them
highly
suitable
a
wide
range
applications
in
medicine,
conservation,
manufacturing.
Their
inherent
biocompatibility
ability
undergo
genetic
modifications
allow
customized
functionalities
prolonged
sustainability.
This
review
highlights
the
transformative
impact
over
recent
decades,
particularly
healthcare
protection.
We
discuss
current
preparation
methods,
use
endogenous
exogenous
scaffolds,
assembly,
3D
bioprinting,
electrospinning.
Emphasis
is
placed
on
ongoing
research
technological
advancements
necessary
enhance
safety,
functionality,
practical
applicability
real-world
contexts.
Advanced Materials Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(21)
Published: March 19, 2024
Abstract
Wearable
electronics
with
multi‐functionalities
are
widely
utilized
in
various
domains,
including
everyday
living,
healthcare,
military
training,
and
sports.
Advances
flexible
electronic
technology,
new
materials,
artificial
intelligence
sensor
technology
have
accelerated
the
rapid
development
of
smart
wearable
devices
toward
multifunctional
highly
integrated
trends.
The
energy
supply
based
on
human‐body
harvesting
method
endows
wearable,
sustainable,
renewable,
self‐powered
characteristics,
which
proposes
a
solution
strategy
for
function
expansion
devices.
Herein,
this
paper
discusses
recent
research
methods
human
body
wearing
parts
respectively,
focusing
structures,
processes
involved
representative
studies,
as
well
impact
output,
functional
applications.
Furthermore,
challenges
obstacles
faced
creation
self‐sufficiency
propose
strategies
to
propel
them
order
advance
next
wave
intelligent
also
discussed.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(1), P. 137 - 137
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
research
presents
a
simple
procedure
for
chemically
modifying
yeast
(Saccharomyces
cerevisiae)
cells
with
nickel
hexacyanoferrate
(NiHCF)
and
ferric
hexacyanoferrate,
also
known
as
Prussian
blue
(PB),
to
increase
the
conductivity
of
cell
wall.
Using
linear
sweep
voltammetry,
NiHCF-modified
PB-modified
(NiHCF/yeast
PB/yeast,
respectively)
were
found
have
better
wall
in
[Fe(CN)6]3−
glucose-containing
phosphate-buffered
solution
than
unmodified
yeast.
Spectrophotometric
analysis
showed
that
modification
NiHCF
had
less
harmful
effect
on
viability
PB.
The
use
NiHCF/yeast
PB/yeast
construction
yeast-based
fuel
allowed
maximum
power
densities
62.66
mW/m2
94.09
be
achieved.
These
values
much
higher
those
obtained
using
(42.25
mW/m2).
renewed
by
replenishing
suspension
anolyte
or
FeCl3
salt
catholyte.
77.4%
50.1%
initial
density
Green Energy and Environmental Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
As
of
2023,
coal,
oil,
and
natural
gas,
which
are
non-renewable
fossil
fuels,
account
for
about
80%
the
world’s
energy
consumption.
This
underscores
pressing
necessity
alternative
sources
in
light
worsening
climate
crisis.
Apart
from
problems,
this
review
evaluates
potential
microbial
fuel
cells
biofuel
production,
contributes
to
just
10–20%
total
consumption
due
its
relatively
low
environmental
impact.
The
aim
systematic
is
elucidate
their
role
producing
a
range
bio-based
including
biogas,
biodiesel,
bioethanol,
biobutanol.
findings
categorized
into
ten
main
areas:
biomass
conversion
techniques,
substrates
strains,
design
components
cells,
strain
improvement
through
metabolic
engineering,
enhancements
nanomaterials
advantages
disadvantages
biofuels,
integration
biorefineries,
applications,
challenges
limitations,
future
trends
cell
technology.
also
promise
as
sustainable
eco-friendly
option
bioenergy
emphasizing
need
advancements
efficiency
compete
with
conventional
fuels.
Harnessing
innovative
strategies
pertaining
technology
(MFCs)
can
potentially
transform
generation
more
commercially
viable
practice,
positively
impacting
conservation
public
health.