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Project Code [2009-ET-MS-10-S2]

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Project title

Microfluidic platform for enzymatic biofuel cells

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Tyndall National Institute

Lead Applicant

Eric Moore

Project Abstract

The aim of this project is to develop all-plastic microfluidic enzymatic biofuel cells that will act as alternative energy sources for portable devices. This will be achieved by confining enzymatic biofuel cells into a microfluidic environment. The fuels targeted will be ambient and of diverse nature (glucose, organic pollutants in river or waste water). This research will improve the design of microfluidic devices for energy conversion. This technology developed will be able to provide energy to sensor platforms deployed in the environment, using ambient fuels. This research will allow the fabrication of a new generation of microfluidic devices for enzymatic biofuel cells. In addition, these devices will be stacked to increase the current densities being produced. The outputs of this project are expected to be innovative and of high quality, which will allow protection of the intellectual property by the filing of a patent. Publication in peerreviewed journals in scientific journals of high standard will also be envisaged.

Grant Approved

�278,776.37

Research Hub

Green and Circular Economy

Research Theme

Waste and Resources Management

Start Date

01/12/2009

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/12/2012