Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA.
Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2013 Sep 14;15(34):14147-61. doi: 10.1039/c3cp50804h. Epub 2013 Mar 18.
This paper discusses the fundamentals and developments of miniaturized fuel cells, both biological and electrochemical. An overview of microfluidic fuel cells, miniaturized microbial fuel cells, enzymatic biofuel cells, and implanted biofuel cells in an attempt to provide green energy and to power implanted microdevices is provided. Also, the challenges and applications of each type of fuel cell are discussed in detail. Most recent developments in fuel cell technologies such as novel catalysts, compact designs, and fabrication methods are reviewed.
本文讨论了微型燃料电池的基础原理和发展，包括生物和电化学两种类型。本文概述了微流控燃料电池、微型微生物燃料电池、酶促生物燃料电池和植入式生物燃料电池，旨在提供绿色能源并为植入式微器件供电。此外，还详细讨论了每种类型燃料电池的挑战和应用。本文回顾了燃料电池技术的最新发展，如新型催化剂、紧凑设计和制造方法等。
