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Advances in Electrochemical Sensor Applications Using Nano-structured Materials.

Various nanomaterials can be used as possible electrocatalysts for the determination of huge amounts of bioactive compounds, surfactants, dyes, toxic chemicals, food additives, fertilizers, heavy metals, et cetera The detection of such compounds in the human body, the environment, food or water is v...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rajendrachari, Shashanka
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : Lightning Source Incorporated (Tier 3); Royal Society of Chemistry, [date of publication not identified]
Edition:1.
Subjects:
Electrochemical sensors > Materials.
Nanostructured materials > Industrial applications.
Détecteurs électrochimiques > Matériaux.
Nanomatériaux > Applications industrielles.
SCIENCE.
Nanoscience.
Electronics.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING.
Materials Science.
Nanotechnology & MEMS.
Chemistry.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Copyright
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1 A Brief History of Electrochemical Sensors
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Classification of Electrochemical Sensors
  • 1.2.1 Mechanism of Transduction
  • 1.2.2 Measurement Type
  • 1.2.3 Analyte Type
  • 1.2.4 Materials Used
  • 1.2.5 Working Principle
  • 1.2.6 Area of Application
  • 1.2.7 Response Time
  • 1.3 Applications of Electrochemical Sensors
  • 1.3.1 Environmental Surveillance
  • 1.3.1.1 Monitoring Water Quality
  • 1.3.1.2 Monitoring Air Quality
  • 1.3.2 Health and Medical Services
  • 1.3.2.1 Glucose Monitoring
  • 1.3.2.2 Biosensors
  • 1.3.3 Industrial Process Management
  • 1.3.3.1 pH Measurement
  • 1.3.3.2 Gas Detection
  • 1.3.4 Food Sector
  • 1.3.4.1 Food Safety
  • 1.3.4.2 Freshness Monitoring
  • 1.3.5 Security and Defence
  • 1.3.5.1 Explosive Detection
  • 1.3.5.2 Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) Detection
  • 1.3.6 Applications in the Automotive Industry: Exhaust Gas Monitoring
  • 1.3.7 Applications in Wearable Devices: Fitness and Health Monitoring
  • 1.3.8 Energy Conversion and Storage
  • 1.3.9 Consumer Electronics: Breathalysers
  • 1.3.10 Water and Wastewater Treatment: Monitoring Electrolytes
  • 1.4 Advantages of Electrochemical Sensors
  • 1.4.1 Higher Sensitivity
  • 1.4.2 Selectivity
  • 1.4.3 Fast Response Time
  • 1.4.4 Low Detection Limits
  • 1.4.5 Wide Range of Applications
  • 1.5 Disadvantages of Electrochemical Sensors
  • 1.5.1 Selectivity Obstacles
  • 1.5.2 Requirement for Regular Calibration
  • 1.5.3 Analyte Range Restrictions
  • 1.5.4 Conditions of Operation
  • 1.5.5 Electrode Fouling
  • 1.5.6 Reaction Time
  • 1.5.7 Limited Lifespan
  • 1.5.8 Cost and Complexity
  • 1.5.8.1 Cost
  • 1.5.8.2 Complexity
  • 1.5.9 Gas Permeability
  • 1.6 Conclusion
  • 1.7 Future Directions
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Basic Principles of Electrocatalysts
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Catalyst Types
  • 2.2.1 Homogeneous Catalysts
  • 2.2.2 Heterogeneous Catalysts: Bridging Energy and Sensing
  • 2.2.3 Biocatalysts: Pioneering Sensing Technologies
  • 2.3 Reaction Mechanisms: Unlocking the Potential of Electrocatalysts
  • 2.3.1 HER
  • 2.3.2 OER
  • 2.3.3 CO2RR
  • 2.3.4 Reaction Mechanisms in Catalysts for Sensing
  • 2.3.5 Reaction Mechanisms in Catalysts for Energy Materials
  • 2.4 Key Considerations in Catalyst Design
  • 2.4.1 Catalyst Activity
  • 2.4.2 Selectivity
  • 2.4.3 Durability
  • 2.4.4 Cost-efficiency
  • 2.4.5 Poisoning and Deactivation
  • 2.5 Conclusion and Future Perspectives
  • Abbreviations
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 3 Discussion of Various Types of Electrochemical Sensing Technology
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.1.1 Electrochemical Sensors
  • 3.2 Classification of Electrochemical Sensors
  • 3.2.1 Potentiometric Sensors
  • 3.2.2 Amperometric Sensors
  • 3.2.3 Conductometric Sensors
  • 3.2.4 Impedimetric Sensors
  • 3.2.5 Voltammetric Sensor
  • 3.2.6 Coulometric Sensors
  • 3.3 Key Components and Design of Electrochemical Sensors