Biotechnology Letters, Vol.37, No.7, 1399-1404, 2015
Construction of a biocathode using the multicopper oxidase from the hyperthermophilic archaeon, Pyrobaculum aerophilum: towards a long-life biobattery
The life of biobatteries remains an issue due to loss of enzyme activity over time. In this study, we sought to develop a biobattery with a long life using a hyperthermophilic enzyme. We hypothesized that use of such hyperthermophilic enzymes would allow for the biofuel cells to have a long battery life. Using pyrroloquinoline quinone-glucose dehydrogenase and the multicopper oxidase from Pyrobaculum aerophilum, we constructed an anode and cathode. The maximum output was 11 mu W at 0.2 V, and the stability of the both electrode was maintained at 70 % after 14 days. The biofuel cells that use hyperthermophilic enzymes may prolong their life.
Keywords:Bio-fuel cells;Carbon nanotube;Glucose dehydrogenase;Hyperthermophilic enzyme;Multicopper oxidase;Pyrroloquinoline quinone;Surface modification