About this Research Topic
Electrochemical sensing is an emerging field. Selecting a suitable working electrode is crucial for the effective measuring operation. Thin metal-film electrodes are often employed in electrochemical stripping analyses due to their simple fabrication, measurement and surface regeneration. In combination with stripping voltammetric methods they form a very useful tool for direct determination of trace levels of toxic metals and other environmentally hazardous compounds as well as to be used in combination with biorecognition compounds in clinical diagnostics.
Metal film electrodes for stripping analysis have limited versatility regarding selectivity and sensitivity. The goal of this Research Topic would be to become the point of reference on the latest advances in trace electrochemical analysis. Our aim is to collect in one place solutions to composite problems, such as practical analysis in complex matrices, simultaneous measurements of multiple analytes, etc. as well as insights into influence of morphology of the films, chemical composition (alloys), use of composites, novel coating approaches, etc.
Moreover, we strongly encourage submissions on the use of complex electrochemical methods including development of new ones, together with mathematical modelling. Finally, where direct measurement are not optimal, the combinatorial use of separation techniques, such as pretreatment, microextraction, semipermeable membranes, dual accumulation step, etc.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Design and development of novel materials suitable for electroanalysis
• Novel methodology to solve issues related to complex matrices
• Studies on characterization and chemical composition of thin alloy films
• Electroanalysis using separation techniques such as pretreatment, microextraction, semipermeable membranes, dual accumulation step, etc.
• Studies of electrode modification techniques (chemical and electrochemical)
• Fundamental analytical electrochemistry including modelling
Metal film electrodes for stripping analysis have limited versatility regarding selectivity and sensitivity. The goal of this Research Topic would be to become the point of reference on the latest advances in trace electrochemical analysis. Our aim is to collect in one place solutions to composite problems, such as practical analysis in complex matrices, simultaneous measurements of multiple analytes, etc. as well as insights into influence of morphology of the films, chemical composition (alloys), use of composites, novel coating approaches, etc.
Moreover, we strongly encourage submissions on the use of complex electrochemical methods including development of new ones, together with mathematical modelling. Finally, where direct measurement are not optimal, the combinatorial use of separation techniques, such as pretreatment, microextraction, semipermeable membranes, dual accumulation step, etc.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Design and development of novel materials suitable for electroanalysis
• Novel methodology to solve issues related to complex matrices
• Studies on characterization and chemical composition of thin alloy films
• Electroanalysis using separation techniques such as pretreatment, microextraction, semipermeable membranes, dual accumulation step, etc.
• Studies of electrode modification techniques (chemical and electrochemical)
• Fundamental analytical electrochemistry including modelling
Keywords: metal film electrodes, stripping analysis, voltammetry, alloys, electrode modification, electroanalysis, analytical electrochemistry, trace electrochemical analysis
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