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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Advances in enzyme bioelectrochemistry

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Author(s):
Pereira, Andressa R. [1] ; Sedenho, Graziela C. [1] ; De Souza, Joao C. P. [1, 2] ; Crespilho, Frank N. [1]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos Inst Chem, Av Trabalhador Sao Carlense 400, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos 400, SP - Brazil
[2] Goiano Fed Inst, Rodovia Sul Goiana Km 1, BR-75901970 Rio Verde, Go - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências; v. 90, n. 1, 1, p. 825-857, 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

Bioelectrochemistry can be defined as a branch of Chemical Science concerned with electron-proton transfer and transport involving biomolecules, as well as electrode reactions of redox enzymes. The bioelectrochemical reactions and system have direct impact in biotechnological development, in medical devices designing, in the behavior of DNA-protein complexes, in green-energy and bioenergy concepts, and make it possible an understanding of metabolism of all living organisms (e.g. humans) where biomolecules are integral to health and proper functioning. In the last years, many researchers have dedicated itself to study different redox enzymes by using electrochemistry, aiming to understand their mechanisms and to develop promising bioanodes and biocathodes for biofuel cells as well as to develop biosensors and implantable bioelectronics devices. Inside this scope, this review try to introduce and contemplate some relevant topics for enzyme bioelectrochemistry, such as the immobilization of the enzymes at electrode surfaces, the electron transfer, the bioelectrocatalysis, and new techniques conjugated with electrochemistry vising understand the kinetics and thermodynamics of redox proteins. Furthermore, examples of recent approaches in designing biosensors and biofuel developed are presented. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/16672-3 - Development of High Performance Bioelectrodes for Application in Miniaturized Biofuel Cell
Grantee:Frank Nelson Crespilho
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 15/22973-6 - Development of Microbial Fuel Biocells for Bioproduction and Oxidation of Ethanol
Grantee:Graziela Cristina Sedenho
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 13/14262-7 - Nanostructured films from biologically-relevant materials
Grantee:Osvaldo Novais de Oliveira Junior
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants