MICROELECTRODES: TECHNIQUES, STRUCTURES FOR BIOSENSING AND POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS

MICROELECTRODES: TECHNIQUES, STRUCTURES FOR BIOSENSING AND POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS

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Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: Digital Simulation of Electrochemistry at Microelectrodes

Abstract

1.Introduction

2 .Simulations of SingleU MEs

3. Simulation of Microelectrode Arrays

4. Concluding Remarks

References

Chapter 2: Preparation, Calibration and Application of Potassium-Selective Microelectrodes

Abstract

Introduction

Special Technical Requirements

Preparation of Twisted Double-Barreled Potassium-Selective Microelectrodes

Calibration of Potassium-Selective Microelectrodes

Determination and Correction of Cross-Reactivity with Other Molecules

Application of Ion-Selective Microelectrodes for Measurement of Extracellular Potassium Concentration in Acute Brain Tissue Slices

Calculation of the Extracellular Potassium Concentration without Interfering Ions

Correction of Cross-Reactivity with Other Molecules

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 3: Anodic Stripping Voltammetric Determination of Arsenic (III) Using Glassy Carbon Electrode Modified with Gold and Gold-Palladium Bimetallic Nanoparticles

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Experimental Methods

3. Results and Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 4: Electrical Detection of Immunoassay Using Gold Nanoparticles

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Materials and Methods

3. Optimization of the Experimental Parameters

4. Experimental Results

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 5: Microfluidic Devices with Modified Electrochemical Detection for Biomarkers Analysis: A Review

Abstract

Introduction

Components and Configurations of Microfluidic Systems with Modified ECD

Modification Strategies and Significanceof Modification

Electrochemical Deposition in Microfluidic Systems

Self-Assembled Monolayer (SAM)in Microfluidic Systems with ECD

Conclusion

References

Chapter 6: Microelectrodes for Electrochemical Measurement of Cell Exocytosis

Abstract

Introduction

Secretory Molecules

Traditional Platform and Newly Developed Automated Microdevices

Electrode Materials

Electrochemical Techniques

Techniques in Conjunction with Amperometry

Conclusion and Perspectives

References

Chapter 7: Intracellular Microelectrodes to Investigate Electrical Cardiac Properties In-Vitro

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Microelectrode Recording Setup and Membrane Potential Measurements

3. Action Potentials Recordings in Physiological Conditions from Different Cardiac Preparations

4. Pathological Models and Action Potential Recordings

5. Action Potential Recordings in Combination with Other Parameters

6. Cardiac Action Potential Recordings with Related Techniques

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8: Invasive or Non-Invasive Techniques and Sensors for Real Time In Vivo Sensing in the Brain

Abstract

1. Voltammetry and Electrodes for in Vivo Sensing

2. Sensors for Cerebral Oxygen [O2] Carbon Dioxide [CO2] Cerebral Blood Flow [CBF] and Temperarture [T]

3. Light (Laser)-Induced Fluorescence Emission (L.I.F.E.)

4. Near Infrared Spectroscopy [NIRS]

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9: Ion-Selective Microelectrodes in the Study of Renal Electrolyte Transport

Abstract

Introduction

Potassium Microelectrodes

pH Microelectrodes

References

Chapter 10: Microelectrode Study of H+ Redistribution in Characean Internodes during Long-Lastingand Prompt Responses to Environmental Cues

Abstract

Introduction

Studies of H+ Transport in Plant Cells with Sb Microelectrodes

Spatial Distribution of H+ Fluxes in Illuminated Green Cells

Perfusion Profiles of the Vacuolar Ph in Chara Internodes

Induction of Alkaline Patches by Cell Wall Microperforation

Conclusion

References

Chapter 11: Microelectrodes in Marine Environments: The Exploration of Sedimentary Sulfide Dynamics in Hypersaline Microbial Mats, Salt Marshes, and Shallow Estuaries

Abstract

Introduction

Study Locations and Descriptions

Microelectrode and Statistical Methods

Case Study Examples

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Editor’s Contact Information

Index