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Application of nanoparticles in electrochemical sensors and biosensors

Luo, Xiliang, Morrin, Aoife orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-3031-4794, Killard, Anthony J. orcid logoORCID: 0000-0001-6953-3655 and Smyth, Malcolm R. (2006) Application of nanoparticles in electrochemical sensors and biosensors. Electroanalysis, 18 (4). pp. 319-326. ISSN 1040-0397

Abstract
The unique chemical and physical properties of nanoparticles make them extremely suitable for designing new and improved sensing devices, especially electrochemical sensors and biosensors. Many kinds of nanoparticles, such as metal, oxide and semiconductor nanoparticles have been used for constructing electrochemical sensors and biosensors, and these nanoparticles play different roles in different sensing systems. The important functions provided by nanoparticles include the immobilization of biomolecules, the catalysis of electrochemical reactions, the enhancement of electron transfer between electrode surfaces and proteins, labeling of biomolecules and even acting as reactant. This minireview addresses recent advances in nanoparticle-based electrochemical sensors and biosensors, and summarizes the main functions of nanoparticles in these sensor systems.
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Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:nanoparticles; sensors; biosensors; immobilization; electron transfer; enzyme; electrochemistry;
Subjects:Physical Sciences > Chemical detectors
Physical Sciences > Detectors
Physical Sciences > Chemistry
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Science and Health > School of Chemical Sciences
Research Initiatives and Centres > National Centre for Sensor Research (NCSR)
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons
Official URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/elan.200503415
ID Code:43
Deposited On:08 Nov 2006 by DORAS Administrator . Last Modified 27 Sep 2019 11:29
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