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An introduction to the fundamental concepts and rules in bioelectrochemistry and explores latest advancements in the field
Bioelectrochemical Interface Engineering offers a guide to this burgeoning interdisciplinary field. The authors--noted experts on the topic--present a detailed explanation of the field's basic concepts, provide a fundamental understanding of the principle of electrocatalysis, electrochemical activity of the electroactive microorganisms, and mechanisms of electron transfer at electrode-electrolyte interfaces. They also explore the design and development of bioelectrochemical systems.
The authors review recent advances in the field including: the development of new bioelectrochemical configurations, new electrode materials, electrode functionalization strategies, and extremophilic electroactive microorganisms. These current developments hold the promise of powering the systems in remote locations such as deep sea and extra-terrestrial space as well as powering implantable energy devices and controlled drug delivery. This important book:
* Explores the fundamental concepts and rules in bioelectrochemistry and details the latest advancements
* Presents principles of electrocatalysis, electroactive microorganisms, types and mechanisms of electron transfer at electrode-electrolyte interfaces, electron transfer kinetics in bioelectrocatalysis, and more
* Covers microbial electrochemical systems and discusses bioelectrosynthesis and biosensors, and bioelectrochemical wastewater treatment
* Reviews microbial biosensor, microfluidic and lab-on-chip devices, flexible electronics, and paper and stretchable electrodes
Written for researchers, technicians, and students in chemistry, biology, energy and environmental science, Bioelectrochemical Interface Engineering provides a strong foundation to this advanced field by presenting the core concepts, basic principles, and newest advances.
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List of Contributors xxi
Preface xxix
1 Electrochemical Performance Analyses of Biofilms 1
J. Jayapriya and V. Ramamurthy
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Electrochemical Principles 1
1.3 Cyclic Voltammetry 2
1.4 Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy 7
1.5 Electrochemical Noise (ECN) Technique 14
1.6 Conclusion 17
Acknowledgments 17
References 17
Further Reading 19
Take-home Message 19
Test Yourself 19
2 Direct Electron Transfer in Redox Enzymes and Microorganisms 21
Sheela Berchmans and T. Balamurugan
2.1 Introduction 21
2.2 Wiring Enzymes to the Electrode Surface 22
2.3 Wiring Microorganisms to the Electrode Surface 26
References 30
Take-home Message 34
Test Yourself 34
3 Electrochemical Techniques and Applications to Characterize Single- and Multicellular Electric Microbial Functions 37
Junki Saito, Muralidharan Murugan, Xiao Deng, Alexis Guionet, Waheed Miran, and Akihiro Okamoto
3.1 Introduction to Microbial Electrochemical Functions and Processes 37
3.2 Electrochemical Techniques Related to Single-cell Processes 38
3.3 Electrochemical Techniques Related to Biofilm Processes 43
3.4 Techniques to Analyze Nanowires 45
References 48
Take-home Message 52
Test Yourself 52
4 Electrochemical Analysis of Single Cells 55
Maedeh Mozneb, Christine Smothers, Pablo Rodriguez, and Chen-Zhong Li
4.1 Introduction 55
4.2 Single-cell Analysis Applications and Current Technologies 56
4.3 Electrochemical Methods for Single-cell Analysis 57
4.4 Microelectrodes for Single-cell Analysis 62
4.5 Electroluminescence-based Single-cell Measurements 69
4.6 Lab-on-chip-based Single-cell Analysis 70
4.7 Conclusion 71
References 71
Take-home Message 75
Test Yourself 76
5 Biocorrosion 77
C. Chandrasatheesh and J. Jayapriya
5.1 Introduction 77
5.2 Microorganisms Involved in Corrosion 78
5.3 Mechanisms 80
5.4 Biocorrosion Control Strategies 82
5.5 Materials Vulnerable to Biocorrosion 83
5.6 Biocorrosion of Biomedical Implants 84
5.7 Biocorrosion Detection Techniques 85
5.8 Conclusion 86
Acknowledgements 86
References 86
Further Reading 89
Take-home Message 89
Test Yourself 90
6 Microbial Fuel Cells: A Sustainable Technology for Pollutant Removal and Power Generation 91
Somdipta Bagchi and Manaswini Behera
6.1 Introduction 91
6.2 Microbial Fuel Cells 92
6.3 Measuring Performance 94
6.4 MFC Configuration 98
6.5 Materials 100
6.6 Limitations in MFCs 104
6.7 Other MFC-based Technologies 106
6.8 Pilot-scale MFCs 107
References 108
Take-home Message 115
Test Yourself 115
7 Biophotovoltaics: Molecular Mechanisms and Applications 117
Angelaalincy Maria Joseph, Sangeetha Ramalingam, Pushpalatha Selvaraj, Komal Rani, Kalpana Ramaraju, Gunaseelan Sathaiah, Ashokkumar Balasubramaniem, and Varalakshmi Perumal
7.1 Introduction 117
7.2 Photocurrent Generation with Biological Catalysts 118
7.3 Photosynthetic Microbes as Photobioelectrocatalysts in BESs 119
7.4 Biocatalysts of Photosynthetic Organisms 119
7.5 Electron Transfer in Microalgae During Photosynthesis (Light Reaction) 120
7.6 Electron Transfer Mechanisms in Purple Photosynthetic Bac
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R.NAVANIETHA KRISHNARAJ, PHD, is a Research Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota.
RAJESH K. SANI, PHD, is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, South Dakota.
