Nickel Silicide Nanowires Interactive Demo
Explore the breakthrough research from "Nickel silicide nanowire anodes for microbial fuel cells" by Mohammad Hosseini, Sarah Chen, David Kim, Elena Rodriguez, James Patterson(2025) showcasing record-breaking 323 mW/cm² power density through 3D nanowire architecture.
Research Overview
Breakthrough Innovation
Nickel Silicide Nanowire Electrodes
High-surface-area nanostructured anodes with enhanced electron transfer
Dramatically increased power density through enhanced biofilm-electrode interface
Record Performance Achievements
Ni₂Si Nanowire Characterization
Physical Properties
Electrochemical Properties
Fundamental Equations
Surface Area Enhancement
Effective surface area with nanowire dimensions (d: diameter, L: length, ρ: density)
Butler-Volmer with Surface Enhancement
Current density enhanced by increased surface area
Charge Transfer Resistance
Reduced charge transfer resistance due to nanowire surface area
Power Density Enhancement
Power enhancement from reduced internal resistance
Key Research Findings
Record power density achievement
Highest reported for non-precious metal MFC anodes
323 mW/cm² represents 2.5x improvement over carbon felt
Surface area enhancement breakthrough
Nanowire architecture enables 3D biofilm integration
850% increase provides massive biofilm-electrode interface
Internal resistance reduction
From 45 ohms to 18 ohms through nanowire conductivity
60% reduction enables higher power extraction
Long-term stability demonstration
95% performance retention after 100 cycles
168 hours stable operation proves practical viability
Scalable synthesis pathway
Potential for large-scale electrode production
CVD growth on commercial nickel foam enables manufacturing
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