Solar powered biological fuel cell

Details Solar powered biological fuel cell Solar powered biological fuel cell

1977-06-14

1978-09-26

Mack, John H.

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Having living matter, e.g., microorganism, etc.

429111, H01M 816

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041172027

ABSTRACT:
A solar powered biological fuel cell is provided which is capable of generating a direct electric current in response to incident solar energy. The cell includes a suspension of mesophyll cells isolated from Digitaria sanguinalis (crab grass), malic enzyme, a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a xanthine oxidase enzyme, a potential mediator such as benzyl viologen or methylene blue, and a catalyst such as pyruvate in an aqueous solution; and an appropriate electrode assembly.

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patent: 3811950 (1974-05-01), Avampato

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