Disclosed is an improved biofuel cell having a cathode comprising a dual function membrane, which contains an oxygen oxidoreductase enzyme immobilized within a buffered compartment of the membrane and an electron transport mediator which transfers electrons from an electron conducting electrode to the redox reaction catalyzed by the oxygen oxidoreductase enzyme. The improved biofuel cell also has an anode that contains an oxidoreductase enzyme that uses an organic fuel, such as alcohol, as a substrate. An electric current can flow between the anode and the cathode.
本发明公开了一种改进型
生物燃料电池,其阴极包括一个双功能膜,该膜含有固定在膜的缓冲区内的氧氧化还原酶和一个电子传递介质,后者将电子从电子传导电极转移到氧氧化还原酶催化的氧化还原反应中。改进型
生物燃料电池还有一个阳极,阳极上含有一种氧化还原酶,这种酶以有机燃料(如
酒精)为底物。电流可以在阳极和阴极之间流动。