journal article·2025-09-12Open access

Bioelectrochemical Systems: Prioritizing Energy Density, Long-Term Stability, and Validation

Luana C. I. Faria, Steffane Q. Nascimento, Filipe C. D A. Lima, Graziela C. Sedenho, Thiago Bertaglia, Rodrigo M. Iost, João C. P. de Souza, Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez, Shelley D. Minteer, Serge Cosnier, Ariel L. Furst, Frank N. Crespilho

ACS Energy Letters· Volume 10· Issue 9

Abstract

Pioneering work in bioelectrochemistry, particularly the employing of yeast cells to generate electrical current, had substantially favored the comprehension of bioelectrochemical reactions. This foundational research has boosted the development of bioelectrochemical systems (BES), which are significant for sustainable energy solutions. BES technologies, such as biobatteries, biosupercapacitors, and enzymatic and microbial biofuel cells, harness organic and biological systems to provide environmentally-friendly alternatives for energy storage and conversion. Despite their potential, these technologies face challenges in achieving competitive energy densities and long-term stability compared to traditional accumulators and converters. Here, we introduce a new Ragone plot for BES, highlight the pathways to overcome key challenges, and compare BES with traditional technologies. A roadmap outlining future directions for BES development is also presented.
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OpenAlex topics: Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation · Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication · Advanced battery technologies research

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Affiliations

São Carlos Institute of Chemistry

University of São Paulo

Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo

Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry

University of Sao Paulo

Faculty of Sciences

São Paulo State University

Physics Centre of Minho and Porto, Universities (CF-UM-UP) and Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, LapMET

University of Minho

BCMaterials

Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures

Ikerbasque

Basque Foundation for Science

Department of Chemistry

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Kummer Institute Center for Resource Sustainability, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Center for Organic and Nanohybrid Electronics, Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 22B, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

Department de Chimié Moleculaire,

CNRS UMR-5250, Université Grenoble Alpes

Department of Chemical Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Funding

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient?fico e Tecnol?gico · Funda??o de Amparo ? Pesquisa do Estado de S?o Paulo · Hezkuntza, Hizkuntza Politika Eta Kultura Saila, Eusko Jaurlaritza · NextGenerationEU · Funda??o para a Ci?ncia e a Tecnologia · Coordena??o de Aperfei?oamento de Pessoal de N?vel Superior

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