On the features of ultramicroelectrodes

D. M. F. Santos, R. F. M. Lobo, C. A. C. Sequeira

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Abstract

Ultramicroelectrodes offer several unique characteristics which enable new types of electrochemical measurements. These include: 1) small size; 2) minimisation of iR effects; 3) rapid response; and 4) steady-state response at moderate times. These features enable experiments as diverse as in vivo electrochemistry, electrochemistry in pharmacology, nanoelectrochemistry, electrochemistry in solvents such as benzene, microsecond electrochemistry, and flow-rate independent electrochemistry. Thus, it is apparent that the use of ultramicroelectrodes has become a rapidly growing area of interest. In this paper, the attributes of ultramicroelectrodes, its construction, the equations of diffusion, and key applications of electrochemistry at ultramicroelectrodes, are analysed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDiffusion in Solids and Liquids III
EditorsA. Ochsner, G. E. Murch
Place of PublicationSwitzerland
PublisherTrans Tech Publications
Pages602-607
Number of pages6
Volume273-276
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2008
Event3rd International Conference on Diffusion in Solids and Liquids - Algarve, Portugal
Duration: 4 Jul 20076 Jul 2007

Publication series

NameDefect and Diffusion Forum
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Volume273-276
ISSN (Print)1012-0386

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Diffusion in Solids and Liquids
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityAlgarve
Period4/07/076/07/07

Keywords

  • Diffusion
  • Disk and band microelectrodes
  • Kinetics
  • Ultramicroelectrodes

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