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BeFC: Paper-Based Biofuel Cells and Miniature Battery Supply Sovereignty

Technical analysis of BeFC’s enzymatic fuel cell technology. Mapping metal-free energy storage and biodegradable IoT power supply for European strategic autonomy.

Dec 28, 2025
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BeFC is a French deep-tech startup pioneering a new class of paper-based enzymatic fuel cells. Spun out from the French CNRS and Université Grenoble Alpes in 2020[1][2], the company’s core value lies in offering sustainable, metal-free power for single-use electronics and IoT applications. Its biocell batteries use cellulose substrates with enzyme catal…

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