Basic Electrochemistry for Biotechnology

Microbial electrochemistry is a rapidly growing field with numerous technological applications, particularly in the search for sustainable organic energy sources. Basic Electrochemistry for Biotechnology provides an accessible overview of this interdisciplinary subject and its potential applications, including biofilm electrodes, microbial fuel cells, and microbial electrosynthesis cells. It also includes hands-on exercises and illustrative examples to facilitate laboratory work and reinforce key principles.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2023
Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH

Microbial electrochemistry is a subfield of bioelectrochemistry that studies the interactions between microbial organisms and electrically active surfaces, such as electrodes. It has experienced rapid growth in recent years due to its numerous technological applications, particularly in the search for sustainable organic energy sources.

Basic Electrochemistry for Biotechnology provides an accessible introduction to this interdisciplinary field and its potential applications. It covers fundamental principles and provides specific examples, such as biofilm electrodes, microbial fuel cells, and microbial electrosynthesis cells. This book is ideal for building a working knowledge of this exciting new field, as it offers a solid foundation of microbial electrochemical technologies that can be applied to various applied research areas.

The book includes carefully designed artistic illustrations, hands-on exercises, and numerous illustrative examples and calculations to demonstrate and reinforce key principles. It is the perfect point of entry into this growing field for both students and researchers.

Microbial electrochemistry is a rapidly evolving field with significant implications for renewable energy, environmental remediation, and biotechnology. By understanding the principles of microbial electrochemistry, researchers can develop new technologies and solutions to address pressing global challenges.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 170 x 245 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783527348084