A Cannabinoid Fuel Cell Capable of Producing Current by Oxidizing Δ9‑Tetrahydrocannabinol

We report the development of a current-producing H-Cell that relies on the oxidation of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. We found through systematic investigation of several variables that power densities could be improved 5-fold. Moreover, a...

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Published inOrganic letters Vol. 24; no. 37; pp. 6705 - 6710
Main Authors Huang, Di, Forbes, Christina R., Garg, Neil K., Darzi, Evan R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published American Chemical Society 23.09.2022
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Summary:We report the development of a current-producing H-Cell that relies on the oxidation of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. We found through systematic investigation of several variables that power densities could be improved 5-fold. Moreover, a real-time signal in a rudimentary THC sensor was observed at varying concentrations of THC. Given the growing societal interest in the detection of THC, our studies lay the foundation for the development of a marijuana breathalyzer.
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ISSN:1523-7060
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DOI:10.1021/acs.orglett.2c02289