Microfluidic fuel cells for energy generation. Issue 15 (1st July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Safdar, M.; Jänis, J.; Sánchez, S.
• Is Part Of: Lab on a chip. Volume 16:Issue 15(2016)
• Page Start: 2754
• Page End: 2758
• Publication Date: 2016-07-01
• Subjects: Miniature electronic equipment -- Periodicals; Combinatorial chemistry -- Periodicals; Biotechnology -- Periodicals; 543.0813
• DOI: 10.1039/c6lc90070d
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-0197

Abstract

Abstract : Here, we summarize recent developments which utilize the potential of microfluidic devices for energy generation. Abstract : Sustainable energy generation is of recent interest due to a growing energy demand across the globe and increasing environmental issues caused by conventional non-renewable means of power generation. In the context of microsystems, portable electronics and lab-on-a-chip based (bio)chemical sensors would essentially require fully integrated, reliable means of power generation. Microfluidic-based fuel cells can offer unique advantages compared to conventional fuel cells such as high surface area-to-volume ratio, ease of integration, cost effectiveness and portability. Here, we summarize recent developments which utilize the potential of microfluidic devices for energy generation.