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Nanostructured Porous Silicon Scaffolds for Biofuel Cells

Authors:
Mohammad Hajj-Hassan
Hassan Khachfe

Keywords: nanotechnology; porous silicon; biofuel cell

Abstract:
An Enzymatic biofuel cell is a specific type of fuel cell which uses enzymes as catalysts to oxidize its fuel. They pose as a great promise in terms of their relatively inexpensive components and fuels, as well as a potential power source for bionic implants. Here, we present the use of dry-etched nanotextured porous silicon scaffolds to increase the contact surface area of silicon with surrounding biofuel to enhance the process of harvesting of energy, and consequently, the efficiency of the cell.

Pages: 38 to 42

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2013

Publication date: November 17, 2013

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4553

ISBN: 978-1-61208-314-8

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Dates: from November 17, 2013 to November 21, 2013