Enzymatic Based Bio-Fuel Cell

Biologically-based systems using electrochemical energy conversion and storage (such as bio-fuel cells) have the potential to meet the ever increasing requirements for smaller energy storage systems for applications such as implantable electronic devices, biosensing, microelectrical mechanical systems (MEMS), and micro air vehicles (MAV). Bio-fuel cells offer the potential for highly efficient, scalable power systems with the ability to utilize a number of fuels sources, possible extracted from the surrounding environment, enabling extended power system endurance. Lynntech proposes the development of an enzymatic-based bio-fuel cell capable of delivering high power with a minimum footprint. During the Phase I project, the technical feasibility of the enzymatic biofuel cell will be demonstrated, an initial concept design will be developed, and key elements will be model to demonstrate the ability to meet specified power system requirements. During the Phase II project, a prototype power system will be designed, fabricated, tested, and delivered to DOD.