Published August 2015 | Version v1
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Preparation of a Rechargeable Battery Using Waste Protein from the Fish Scales

Creators

  • 1. Abdul Wali Khan Univ., Mardan (Pakistan). Dept. of Chemistry
  • 2. Hazara Univ., Mansehra (Pakistan). Dept. of Chemistry
  • 3. University of Karachi (Pakistan). H.E.J. Research Inst. of Chemistry
  • 4. PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Karachi (Pakistan)
  • 5. Abdul Wali Khan Univ., Mardan (Pakistan). Dept. of Zoology

Description

The electrochemical redox reactions of the oxytocin and fish scale protein which are mainly collagen were exploited for the preparation of a rechargeable protein battery named as fish scale battery. This battery was found to depend upon the concentration of oxidizing and reducing agents, voltage of the charger and the time for charging. Some of these parameters were optimized using a single cell of this battery and some others were optimized by using five cell battery. The five cell protein battery gives a maximum and stable voltage of 8500 millivolt. The way of charging and theoretical aspects of the battery is also discussed in this communication. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan
Journal Volume
37
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 824-829
ISSN
0253-5106

INIS

Country of Publication
Pakistan
Country of Input or Organization
Pakistan
INIS RN
47070775
Subject category
S37: INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY;
Descriptors DEI
AMINO ACIDS; ELECTRIC BATTERIES; ELECTROLYTES; ENERGY STORAGE; FISHES; PEPTIDES; PROTEINS; REDOX POTENTIAL
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; AQUATIC ORGANISMS; CARBOXYLIC ACIDS; ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS; ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS; ENERGY SYSTEMS; ORGANIC ACIDS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; PROTEINS; STORAGE; VERTEBRATES