Research Article

Density Functional Theory-Based Predictions and Experimental Evaluations of Ferrocene Derivatives Considered as Mediator for Anodic Catalysts of Glucose and Oxygen Enzymatic Biofuel Cells

Table 1

Correlation of redox potential of Fc derivatives with onset potential of GOR in CV curves.

Fc derivativeRedox potential of fc derivative (V vs. Ag/AgCl)Onset potential of GOR (V vs. Ag/AgCl)

Fc(NH2)−0.112−0.17
Fc2·(CH3)0.10.03
Fc(CH2OH)0.2020.07
Fc0.2030.08
Fc(CHCH2)0.2310.14
Fc(COOH)0.2890.22
Fc(COCH3)0.4860.37
Fc(CHO)0.4960.40