Graphene oxide nanoribbons greatly enhance extracellular electron transfer in bio-electrochemical systems

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 May 28;47(20):5795-7. doi: 10.1039/c1cc10159e. Epub 2011 Apr 14.

Abstract

Bridging microbes and electrode to facilitate the extracellular electron transfer (EET) is crucial for bio-electrochemical systems (BESs). Here, a significant enhancement of the EET process was achieved by biomimetically fabricating a network structure of graphene oxide nanoribbons (GONRs) on the electrode. This strategy is universal to enhance the adaptability of GONRs at the bio-nano interface to develop new bioelectronic devices.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electrochemical Techniques
  • Electrodes
  • Electron Transport
  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry*
  • Oxides / chemistry*

Substances

  • Nanotubes, Carbon
  • Oxides
  • Graphite