An Overview of Laccase-Based Biofuel Cells

Enzyme based bioelectronics have attracted increasing interest in recent yearsbecause of their applications on biomedical research and healthcare. They also have broadapplications in environmental monitoring, and as the power source for portable electronicdevices. In this paper, the technology developed for enzyme biofuel cell hasbeen described. The performances of enzymatic biofuel cells are summarized. Various approaches on further development to overcome the current challenges have beendiscussed. This innovative technology will have a major impact and benefit medicalscience and clinical research, healthcare management, energy production from renewable sources.

Keywords:

Laccase , fuel cell , electron transfer