A novel NiO/NC catalyst shows improved electrocatalytic activity and proton conductivity in glucose oxidation, indicating its potential in biofuel cell applications.
Key Points
The optimized NEBFC membrane achieves a peak power density of 97.7 μW cm −2 at 5 mM glucose, showing high performance.
X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirms oxidation states, while chronoamperometry indicates stable catalytic performance over a glucose range.
Integration of a proton‐conducting membrane enhances proton transport via the Grotthuss mechanism, crucial for increasing power density.
The G3 membrane exhibits a 70% increase in ion‐exchange capacity, emphasizing its superior ionic conductivity over standard Nafion applications.