Theoretical Analysis of Reaction and Diffusion Processes in a Biofuel Cell Electrode

Abstract

AbstractA mathematical model for reaction diffusion processes in a biofuel cell electrode is discussed. This model is based on reaction diffusion equations containing a non‐linear term related to the rate of the enzyme reaction. Theoretical treatment of a reaction and diffusion processes in a biofuel cell electrode, for the steady and non‐steady state condition is discussed. Approximate analytical expressions for the steady and non‐steady state current density at the electrode surface are calculated by using the new approach to homotopy perturbation method and complex inversion formula. An analytical expression for the steady state current density is compared with numerical results and found to be excellent in agreement. A novel graphical procedure for estimating the Michaelis‐Menten constants and turnover rate solely from the current‐potential curve is suggested. Influence of the controllable parameters such as diffusion of the mediator, Michaelis‐Menten constant for substrate, second‐order rate constant, thickness of the film, turnover rate and initial substrate concentration on the current density are discussed.