Themed collection 150th Anniversary Collection: Electrochemistry and Electroanalytical Approaches

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Impact electrochemistry for biosensing: advances and future directions

This minireview summarizes the recent advancements in impact electrochemistry-based biosensing over the past two to three years and provides insights into the future directions of this field.

Graphical abstract: Impact electrochemistry for biosensing: advances and future directions
From the themed collection: Analyst HOT Articles 2024
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Machine learning and chemometrics for electrochemical sensors: moving forward to the future of analytical chemistry

This minireview introduces the principles and recent applications of machine learning and experimental designs in developing and improving electrochemical sensors.

Graphical abstract: Machine learning and chemometrics for electrochemical sensors: moving forward to the future of analytical chemistry
Critical Review

Recent advances in nanomaterial-based solid-contact ion-selective electrodes

This review summarizes progress made over the past five years in the development of solid-contact ion-selective electrodes (SC-ISEs) based on nanomaterials, and provides insights into the prospects for this field.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in nanomaterial-based solid-contact ion-selective electrodes
From the themed collection: Analyst Review Articles 2024
Critical Review

A review of electrochemical impedance as a tool for examining cell biology and subcellular mechanisms: merits, limits, and future prospects

Herein the development of cellular impedance biosensors, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and the general principles and terms associated with the cell–electrode interface is reviewed.

Graphical abstract: A review of electrochemical impedance as a tool for examining cell biology and subcellular mechanisms: merits, limits, and future prospects
From the themed collection: Analyst HOT Articles 2024
Critical Review

Paving the way towards continuous biosensing by implementing affinity-based nanoswitches on state-dependent readout platforms

Combining affinity-based nanoswitches with state-dependent readout platforms allows for continuous biosensing and acquisition of real-time information about biochemical processes occurring in the environment of interest.

Graphical abstract: Paving the way towards continuous biosensing by implementing affinity-based nanoswitches on state-dependent readout platforms
From the themed collection: Analyst HOT Articles 2022
Communication

Single-particle spectroelectrochemistry: electrochemical tuning of plasmonic properties via mercury amalgamation in mesoporous silica coated gold nanorods without structural deformation

This paper presented the possibility of the in situ tuning of the LSPR properties of AuNRs@mSiO2 by Hg deposition via electrochemical potential manipulations without the disturbance of the structural variations of AuNR cores.

Graphical abstract: Single-particle spectroelectrochemistry: electrochemical tuning of plasmonic properties via mercury amalgamation in mesoporous silica coated gold nanorods without structural deformation
From the themed collection: Analyst HOT Articles 2022
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Effects of media composition and light exposure on the electrochemical current response during scanning electrochemical microscopy live cell imaging

The cellular electrochemical current response is impacted by media composition and light exposure during scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM).

Graphical abstract: Effects of media composition and light exposure on the electrochemical current response during scanning electrochemical microscopy live cell imaging
Open Access Paper

A sulphide resistant Ag|AgCl reference electrode for long-term monitoring

Solid state reference electrodes (SSREs) with suspended AgCl are resistant to sulphide poisoning. Sulphide species are precipitated as Ag2S, inhibiting their diffusion through the polymer composite.

Graphical abstract: A sulphide resistant Ag|AgCl reference electrode for long-term monitoring
Open Access Paper

Local electrochemical sample acidification for the detection of Pb2+ traces

Electrochemical detection of pollutants (e.g. heavy metals) in real samples often requires the adjustment of pH to allow optimal sensitivity.

Graphical abstract: Local electrochemical sample acidification for the detection of Pb2+ traces
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Plasma-treated gold microelectrodes for subsecond detection of Zn(II) with fast-scan cyclic voltammetry

O2-plasma treated gold microelectrodes enable sensitive and selective detection of Zn(II) with high spatiotemporal resolution.

Graphical abstract: Plasma-treated gold microelectrodes for subsecond detection of Zn(ii) with fast-scan cyclic voltammetry
Open Access Paper

Development of a flow system for decentralized electrochemical analysis of heavy metals using screen-printed electrodes: the importance of sensor stability

Aim: obtain a field-deployable portable box for the online detection of heavy metals in water through an automatable software-assisted procedure and square-wave anodic stripping voltammetry.

Graphical abstract: Development of a flow system for decentralized electrochemical analysis of heavy metals using screen-printed electrodes: the importance of sensor stability
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Gold film deposition by infrared laser photothermal treatment on 3D-printed electrodes: electrochemical performance enhancement and application

Deposition of a nanostructured gold film on the surface of 3D-printed electrodes by infrared laser photothermal treatment for non-enzymatic glucose detection.

Graphical abstract: Gold film deposition by infrared laser photothermal treatment on 3D-printed electrodes: electrochemical performance enhancement and application
Open Access Paper

Remediate and sense: alginate beads empowered by portable electrochemical strips for copper ion removal and detection at environmental sites

The combination of portable electrochemical strip, alginate spheres and 3D-printing architecture is able to remediate and sense polluted area at the point of need.

Graphical abstract: Remediate and sense: alginate beads empowered by portable electrochemical strips for copper ion removal and detection at environmental sites
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Functionalized orthopaedic implant as pH electrochemical sensing tool for smart diagnosis of hardware infection

Herein, we demonstrate a new strategy to use an orthopaedic implant functionalized with iridium oxide film as the working electrode for the potentiometric monitoring of pH in hardware infection diagnosis.

Graphical abstract: Functionalized orthopaedic implant as pH electrochemical sensing tool for smart diagnosis of hardware infection
Open Access Paper

Transient theory for scanning electrochemical microscopy of biological membrane transport: uncovering membrane–permeant interactions

The finte element simulation predicts that interactions of a biological membrane with a permeant can be determined quantitatively by employing transient scanning electrochemical microscopy to discriminate between one-step and two-step transport.

Graphical abstract: Transient theory for scanning electrochemical microscopy of biological membrane transport: uncovering membrane–permeant interactions
From the themed collection: Analyst HOT Articles 2024
Open Access Paper

Resistive pulse analysis of chiral amino acids utilizing metal–amino acid crystallization differences

Here, we report a proof-of-concept resistive pulse method for analyzing chiral amino acids utilizing metal–amino acid crystallization differences.

Graphical abstract: Resistive pulse analysis of chiral amino acids utilizing metal–amino acid crystallization differences
From the themed collection: Analyst HOT Articles 2024
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Spectroelectrochemical determination of thiolate self-assembled monolayer adsorptive stability in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes

The stable potential window (SPW) is the potential range that an electrode modified by a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) can operate without desorbing the SAM. Here we introduce SPWs for aromatic SAMs at Au.

Graphical abstract: Spectroelectrochemical determination of thiolate self-assembled monolayer adsorptive stability in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes
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Modulating the ion-transfer electrochemistry of perfluorooctanoate with serum albumin and β-cyclodextrin

The ion transfer current of perfluorooctanoate is modulated by its binding with BSA or β-cyclodextrin, enabling characterisation of those complexes.

Graphical abstract: Modulating the ion-transfer electrochemistry of perfluorooctanoate with serum albumin and β-cyclodextrin
Open Access Paper

Towards voltammetric point of care detection of leucovorin

Current healthcare trends have moved towards personalised precision medicine to tailor treatments to the individual in response to diseases and disease therapies. This reflects our electrochemical approach to monitoring leucovorin.

Graphical abstract: Towards voltammetric point of care detection of leucovorin
Open Access Paper

Antimicrobial effects of silver nanoparticle-microspots on the mechanical properties of single bacteria

AFM force spectroscopy is used to study the effects of electrochemically deposited silver nanoparticle-microspots on E. coli at the single-cell level. Optimization of the electrodeposition was conducted via scanning electrochemical cell microscopy.

Graphical abstract: Antimicrobial effects of silver nanoparticle-microspots on the mechanical properties of single bacteria
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HFM-Tracker: a cell tracking algorithm based on hybrid feature matching

A novel cell tracking algorithm, named HFM-Tracker (Hybrid Feature Matching Tracker), is proposed to accurately track the migratory behavior of cells through the capture of time-lapse cell images.

Graphical abstract: HFM-Tracker: a cell tracking algorithm based on hybrid feature matching
From the themed collection: Analyst HOT Articles 2024
Open Access Paper

Considerations for dual barrel electrode fabrication and experimentation

New electrochemical probes offer the opportunity to investigate new systems. In this work, we provide a guide for how to fabricate dual barrel, Pt disk electrodes. We include data and procedures for characterizing and troubleshooting the electrodes.

Graphical abstract: Considerations for dual barrel electrode fabrication and experimentation
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Covalently attached ionophores extend the working range of potentiometric pH sensors with poly(decyl methacrylate) sensing membranes

Photopolymerization binds H+ ionophores covalently to poly(decyl methacrylate) sensing membranes of ion-selective electrodes. The membranes are at the same time covalently attached to the underlying inert polymer and the nanographite solid contact.

Graphical abstract: Covalently attached ionophores extend the working range of potentiometric pH sensors with poly(decyl methacrylate) sensing membranes
From the themed collection: Analyst HOT Articles 2024
Open Access Paper

Electrochemical treatment in KOH improves carbon nanomaterial performance to multiple neurochemicals

KOH treatment improves CFME and CNTYME sensitivity to five bioactive neurochemicals. The treatment etches and adds oxygen functional groups to the surface of the CFME, and it creates crevices and adds oxygen functional groups to the CNTYME.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemical treatment in KOH improves carbon nanomaterial performance to multiple neurochemicals
Open Access Paper

Rapid sub-nanomolar protein determination in serum using electropolymerized molecularly imprinted polymers (E-MIPs)

Electropolymerized MIP (E-MIP) on disposable electrode for rapid and quantitative sub-nanomolar protein determination in serum using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Simple and rapid KD determination for E-MIP.

Graphical abstract: Rapid sub-nanomolar protein determination in serum using electropolymerized molecularly imprinted polymers (E-MIPs)
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A vertically paired electrode for redox cycling and its application to immunoassays

An electrochemical immunoassay based on the redox cycling method was presented using vertically paired electrodes (VPEs), which were fabricated using PEDOT:PSS as an electrode material and parylene-C as a dielectric layer.

Graphical abstract: A vertically paired electrode for redox cycling and its application to immunoassays
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The enhancement of enzyme cascading via tetrahedral DNA framework modification

We report an enzyme conjugation method that can enhance the enzymatic activity by a tetrahedral DNA framework modification.

Graphical abstract: The enhancement of enzyme cascading via tetrahedral DNA framework modification
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A chiral sensing platform based on a multi-substituted ferrocene–cuprous ion complex for the discrimination of electroactive amino acid isomers

An electrochemical chiral sensing platform based on a multi-substituted ferrocene–Cu+ complex is constructed for the discrimination of electroactive amino acid isomers.

Graphical abstract: A chiral sensing platform based on a multi-substituted ferrocene–cuprous ion complex for the discrimination of electroactive amino acid isomers
Open Access Paper

Os(II/III) complex supports pH-insensitive electrochemical DNA-based sensing with superior operational stability than the benchmark methylene blue reporter

This study reports an osmium-based redox reporter that enables pH-insensitive and fast DNA-based molecular sensing, offering new possibilities for the study of short-lived dynamic molecular events.

Graphical abstract: Os(ii/iii) complex supports pH-insensitive electrochemical DNA-based sensing with superior operational stability than the benchmark methylene blue reporter
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Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy to obtain quantitative three-dimensional hydrogen mapping in a nickel–metal-hydride battery cathode for interpreting its reaction distribution

A three-dimensional quantitative hydrogen distribution and state-of-charge distribution in a Ni–MH battery cathode can be acquired using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy.

Graphical abstract: Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy to obtain quantitative three-dimensional hydrogen mapping in a nickel–metal-hydride battery cathode for interpreting its reaction distribution
Open Access Paper

Exploration of defined 2-dimensional working electrode shapes through additive manufacturing

In this work, the electrochemical response of different morphologies (shapes) and dimensions of additively manufactured (3D-printing) carbon black(CB)/poly-lactic acid (PLA) electrodes are reported.

Graphical abstract: Exploration of defined 2-dimensional working electrode shapes through additive manufacturing
Open Access Paper

Integrated multi-material portable 3D-printed platform for electrochemical detection of dopamine and glucose

Design and production of a one-step 3D-printed functional electrochemical biosensor for efficient detection of dopamine and glucose in low-volume samples (100 μL). Glucose detection via ruthenium-mediated amperometry provides results in 60 seconds.

Graphical abstract: Integrated multi-material portable 3D-printed platform for electrochemical detection of dopamine and glucose
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Dual-mode ion-selective electrodes and distance-based microfluidic device for detection of multiple urinary electrolytes

Here, we developed a microfluidic paper device by combining ion-selective electrodes (ISE) and a distance-based paper device (dPAD) for simultaneous potentiometric and colorimetric detection of urine electrolytes including K+, Na+ and Cl.

Graphical abstract: Dual-mode ion-selective electrodes and distance-based microfluidic device for detection of multiple urinary electrolytes
Open Access Paper

Portable electroanalytical nucleic acid amplification tests using printed circuit boards and open-source electronics

We have repurposed industrial, standard printed circuit boards (PCBs) for DNA sensing and integrated them with an open-source portable potentiostat. This work paves the way towards low cost, miniaturized electronic systems for on-site testing.

Graphical abstract: Portable electroanalytical nucleic acid amplification tests using printed circuit boards and open-source electronics
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Low-cost electrochemical paper-based device for exosome detection

A low-cost electrochemical paper-based analytical device was developed to quantify cancer cell-derived exosomes.

Graphical abstract: Low-cost electrochemical paper-based device for exosome detection
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Bypassed ion-selective electrodes – self-powered polarization for tailoring of sensor performance

The bypass circuit with zinc wire induces spontaneous charge flow: oxidation of zinc and reduction of the solid contact of K-ISE. This effect is helpful in the improvement of analytical parameters of K-ISE.

Graphical abstract: Bypassed ion-selective electrodes – self-powered polarization for tailoring of sensor performance
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Enhancing scanning electrochemical microscopy's potential to probe dynamic co-culture systems via hyperspectral assisted-imaging

Overcoming challenges associated with biological imaging by correlating hyperspectral imaging and scanning electrochemical microscopy; this powerful combination provides unambiguous determination of cell boundaries for studying cellular dynamics.

Graphical abstract: Enhancing scanning electrochemical microscopy's potential to probe dynamic co-culture systems via hyperspectral assisted-imaging
From the themed collection: Analyst HOT Articles 2022
Open Access Paper

The application of physics-informed neural networks to hydrodynamic voltammetry

Electrochemical problems are widely studied in flowing systems since the latter offer improved sensitivity notably for electro-analysis and the possibility of steady-state measurements for fundamental studies even with macro-electrodes.

Graphical abstract: The application of physics-informed neural networks to hydrodynamic voltammetry
From the themed collection: Analyst HOT Articles 2022
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A highly flexible Ni–Co MOF nanosheet coated Au/PDMS film based wearable electrochemical sensor for continuous human sweat glucose monitoring

The development of flexible substrate materials and nanomaterials with high electrochemical performance is of great significance for constructing efficient wearable electrochemical sensors for real-time health monitoring.

Graphical abstract: A highly flexible Ni–Co MOF nanosheet coated Au/PDMS film based wearable electrochemical sensor for continuous human sweat glucose monitoring
Open Access Paper

The laccase mediator system at carbon nanotubes for anthracene oxidation and femtomolar electrochemical biosensing

The unprecedented role of carbon nanotubes in promoting and sensing enzymatic oxidation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by laccases enables femtomolar detection of anthracene.

Graphical abstract: The laccase mediator system at carbon nanotubes for anthracene oxidation and femtomolar electrochemical biosensing
Open Access Paper

Polymer indicator displacement assay: electrochemical glucose monitoring based on boronic acid receptors and graphene foam competitively binding with poly-nordihydroguaiaretic acid

A poly-nordihydroguaiaretic acid film is employed as a voltammetric indicator for bound/unbound boronic acid sites to report on glucose and fructose concentration.

Graphical abstract: Polymer indicator displacement assay: electrochemical glucose monitoring based on boronic acid receptors and graphene foam competitively binding with poly-nordihydroguaiaretic acid
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Multifunctional dendritic molecular probe for selective detection of Cu2+ ions using potentiometric and fluorometric techniques

We have designed and synthesized a multifunctional dendritic molecular probe that selectively detects Cu2+ ions via potentiometric and fluorometric techniques with low detection limits (3.5 μM in potentiometry, 15 nM in fluorometry).

Graphical abstract: Multifunctional dendritic molecular probe for selective detection of Cu2+ ions using potentiometric and fluorometric techniques
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Photoelectrochemical analysis of the alkaline phosphatase activity in single living cells

CdS quantum dot (QD) modified nanopipette was prepared for the PEC analysis of the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in single MCF-7 cells.

Graphical abstract: Photoelectrochemical analysis of the alkaline phosphatase activity in single living cells
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Label-free electrochemical immunosensor based on gold nanoparticle/polyethyleneimine/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites for the ultrasensitive detection of cancer biomarker matrix metalloproteinase-1

Matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) is associated with many types of cancers, including oral, colorectal, and brain cancers.

Graphical abstract: Label-free electrochemical immunosensor based on gold nanoparticle/polyethyleneimine/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites for the ultrasensitive detection of cancer biomarker matrix metalloproteinase-1
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An electrochemical biosensor for simultaneous detection of breast cancer clinically related microRNAs based on a gold nanoparticles/graphene quantum dots/graphene oxide film

An electrochemical biosensor employing a gold nanoparticles/graphene quantum dots/graphene oxide composite modified electrode is developed for the multiplex detection of miRNA breast cancer biomarkers.

Graphical abstract: An electrochemical biosensor for simultaneous detection of breast cancer clinically related microRNAs based on a gold nanoparticles/graphene quantum dots/graphene oxide film
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Plug-and-play assembly of paper-based colorimetric and electrochemical devices for multiplexed detection of metals

We propose a “plug-and-play” (PnP) assembly for coupling paper-based colorimetric and electrochemical devices for multiplexed detection of metals.

Graphical abstract: Plug-and-play assembly of paper-based colorimetric and electrochemical devices for multiplexed detection of metals
Open Access Paper

Electrochemiluminescent screening for methamphetamine metabolites

The abuse of methamphetamine (MA) is to date detected and subsequently verified through the monitoring of MA and its metabolites within biological specimens.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemiluminescent screening for methamphetamine metabolites
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A novel ratiometric electrochemical biosensing strategy based on T7 exonuclease-assisted homogenous target recycling coupling hairpin assembly-triggered double-signal output for the multiple amplified detection of miRNA

A novel ratiometric electrochemical biosensing strategy based on T7 exonuclease-assisted homogenous target recycling coupling hairpin assembly-triggered dual-signal output was designed for the accurate and sensitive detection of microRNA-141.

Graphical abstract: A novel ratiometric electrochemical biosensing strategy based on T7 exonuclease-assisted homogenous target recycling coupling hairpin assembly-triggered double-signal output for the multiple amplified detection of miRNA
Open Access Paper

Monitoring the neurotransmitter release of human midbrain organoids using a redox cycling microsensor as a novel tool for personalized Parkinson's disease modelling and drug screening

A novel dopamine targeted electrochemical detection strategy has enabled the phenotyping and non-invasive monitoring of human midbrain organoids (healthy and Parkinson's diseased), by employing a redox-cycling based microsensor.

Graphical abstract: Monitoring the neurotransmitter release of human midbrain organoids using a redox cycling microsensor as a novel tool for personalized Parkinson's disease modelling and drug screening
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Highly sensitive detection of DNA damage in living cells by SERS and electrochemical measurements using a flexible gold nanoelectrode

Guanine (G) oxidation products, such as 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) and 8-oxo-guanine (8-OXOG), have been widely studied as promising biomarkers for DNA oxidative damage.

Graphical abstract: Highly sensitive detection of DNA damage in living cells by SERS and electrochemical measurements using a flexible gold nanoelectrode
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Kinetics of viscoelasticity in the electric double layer following steps in the electrode potential studied by a fast electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM)

A fast EQCM measures the kinetics of the viscosity changes inside the double layer following voltage jumps.

Graphical abstract: Kinetics of viscoelasticity in the electric double layer following steps in the electrode potential studied by a fast electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM)
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Highly selective simultaneous determination of Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Hg(II), and Mn(II) in water samples using microfluidic paper-based analytical devices

The process for simultaneous analysis of five metal ions with one device by using Bc, PAR, DTZ, PAR, and DMG for Cu(II), Co(II), Hg(II), Mn(II), and Ni(II) detection, respectively.

Graphical abstract: Highly selective simultaneous determination of Cu(ii), Co(ii), Ni(ii), Hg(ii), and Mn(ii) in water samples using microfluidic paper-based analytical devices
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Electroanalytical profiling of cocaine samples by means of an electropolymerized molecularly imprinted polymer using benzocaine as the template molecule

Cocaine samples were ‘finger-printed’ using e-MIPs, constructed on the surface of portable SPCEs. The SWV data with suitable chemometric analysis provides valuable information about the drugs’ provenience which is crucial to tackle drug traffic.

Graphical abstract: Electroanalytical profiling of cocaine samples by means of an electropolymerized molecularly imprinted polymer using benzocaine as the template molecule
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Electroanalytical study of five carbosilane dendrimers at the interface between two immiscible electrolyte solutions

The ITIES was used to study the interfacial behavior of 5 carbosilane dendrimers terminated with imidazolium groups. We have found that these chemical species undergo ion transfer reactions coupled to interfacial adsorption/desorption processes.

Graphical abstract: Electroanalytical study of five carbosilane dendrimers at the interface between two immiscible electrolyte solutions
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Development of an electrochemical sensor based on carbon black for the detection of cannabidiol in vegetable extracts

A glassy carbon electrode chemically modified with a carbon black coating is proposed here for the rapid and portable determination of cannabidiol (CBD) in a commercial Cannabis seed oil and in fibre-type Cannabis sativa L. leaves.

Graphical abstract: Development of an electrochemical sensor based on carbon black for the detection of cannabidiol in vegetable extracts
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About this collection

Electrochemical methods bring tremendous power to analytical studies and their applications, opening up new electroanalytical approaches and technologies that help to find answers to challenging problems faced by society across health, the environment, and energy. This collection of recently-published papers has been selected to show the broad impact and high quality of electrochemistry and electroanalytical approaches as we approach Analyst’s 150th anniversary.  We hope you enjoy this collection as it grows during 2024 with the addition of new papers specifically invited for this celebratory collection. 

This collection is Guest Edited by Analyst Associate Editor Damien Arrigan (Curtin University, Australia), Karolien De Wael (University of Antwerp, Belgium), Jeffrey Dick (Purdue University, USA), Thiago Paixão (University of São Paulo, Brazil), Yi-Lun Ying (Nanjing University, China).

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