Functionalized Nanomaterial-Based Electrochemical Sensors: Principles, Fabrication Methods, and Applications

Advances in the functionalization nanomaterials, which enable the tuning of material properties for specific applications, have resulted in their utilization in electrochemical sensing. Functionalized nanomaterial-based Electrochemical Sensors provides a comprehensive overview of the materials, functionalized interfaces, fabrication strategies and application areas. Special attention is made to consideration of the remaining challenges and opportunities to the commercial realization of functionalized nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors.

Recent advances in the use of nanomaterials in electrodes for electrochemical sensing is described in detail. An assortment of nanomaterials has been investigated for their incorporation into electrochemical sensors. For example, carbon- based nanomaterials (carbon nanotube, graphene and carbon fiber), noble metals (Au, Ag and Pt), polymers (nafion, polypyrrole) and non-noble metal oxides (Fe2O3, NiO, and Co3O4). The most relevant materials are discussed in the book with an emphasis on their evaluation of their realization in commercial applications.

Fabrication methods such as covalent, noncovalent and biofunctionalization are reviewed for the development of electrochemical sensing platforms. The latest applications of functionalized nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors are discussed including their key attributes, use, and latest trends. Application areas touched on include the environment, food, and medicine industries. Health, safety and regulation considerations are touched on and economic and commercialization trends.

Functionalized Nanomaterial-Based Electrochemical Sensors is suitable for materials scientists and engineers, chemists and analytical chemists in academia and R&D in industry.