Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Sensing

This book reviews the fundamentals of electrochemical sensors, the preparation of electrodes, potential materials for sensing applications, and different analytical methods used for electrochemical sensing applications. It further covers the designing of various electrodes and electrode materials, instruments, sensing mechanisms, advanced nanomaterials for sensing, and so forth. The scalability and commercialization of electrochemical sensors and the challenges and prospects of electrochemical sensors are also described. Key Features: Provides an overview of the advances in the application of nanomaterials in sensing Covers basic fabrication techniques of electrodes as an important part of electrochemical sensors and analysis Reviews the use and analysis of different types of nanomaterials and nanocomposites used for fabrication of working electrodes Emphasizes carbon-based nanomaterials, 2D nanomaterials, and advanced nanocomposites comprising various matrix systems such as conducting polymers, and Explores electron transfer, redox behaviour, fabrication techniques, data interpretation, and advanced nanomaterials as working electrode materials This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in nanomaterials, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science.