Electrochemical Methods to Characterize Nanomaterial-Based Transducers for the Development of Noninvasive Glucose Sensors

Author(s):  
Nur Alya Batrisya Ismail ◽  
Firdaus Abd-Wahab ◽  
Nurul Izzati Ramli ◽  
Mamoun M. Bader ◽  
Wan Wardatul Amani Wan Salim
Author(s):  
N.J. Tao ◽  
J.A. DeRose ◽  
P.I. Oden ◽  
S.M. Lindsay

Clemmer and Beebe have pointed out that surface structures on graphite substrates can be misinterpreted as biopolymer images in STM experiments. We have been using electrochemical methods to react DNA fragments onto gold electrodes for STM and AFM imaging. The adsorbates produced in this way are only homogeneous in special circumstances. Searching an inhomogeneous substrate for ‘desired’ images limits the value of the data. Here, we report on a reversible method for imaging adsorbates. The molecules can be lifted onto and off the substrate during imaging. This leaves no doubt about the validity or statistical significance of the images. Furthermore, environmental effects (such as changes in electrolyte or surface charge) can be investigated easily.


Author(s):  
Lorna K. Mayo ◽  
Kenneth C. Moore ◽  
Mark A. Arnold

An implantable artificial endocrine pancreas consisting of a glucose sensor and a closed-loop insulin delivery system could potentially replace the need for glucose self-monitoring and regulation among insulin dependent diabetics. Achieving such a break through largely depends on the development of an appropriate, biocompatible membrane for the sensor. Biocompatibility is crucial since changes in the glucose sensors membrane resulting from attack by orinter action with living tissues can interfere with sensor reliability and accuracy. If such interactions can be understood, however, compensations can be made for their effects. Current polymer technology offers several possible membranes that meet the unique chemical dynamics required of a glucose sensor. Two of the most promising polymer membranes are polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and silicone (Si). Low-voltage scanning electron microscopy, which is an excellent technique for characterizing a variety of polymeric and non-conducting materials, 27 was applied to the examination of experimental sensor membranes.


2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 697-701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Firuta Fitigau ◽  
Claudia Popescu ◽  
Adina-Elena Segneanu ◽  
Ionel Balcu ◽  
Raluca Martagiu ◽  
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Author(s):  
Simona BOICIUC ◽  
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The undertaken research which is described in this paper aims at the corrosion behaviour of composite coatings in nickel matrix using as dispersed phase technical alumina with dimensions of 5 μm and their characterization from a microstructural point of view. The corrosion resistance in the saline fog of the coatings is influenced by the microstructure, the stresses developed in the layer and the roughness.


2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarfaraz Ahmed Mahesar ◽  
Saeed Ahmed Lakho ◽  
Syed Tufail Hussain Sherazi ◽  
Hamid Ali Kazi ◽  
Kamran Ahmed Abro ◽  
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Background: Captopril is the synthetic dipeptide used as an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Captopril is used to treat hypertension as well as for the treatment of moderate heart failure. Analytical instrumentation and methodology plays an important role in pharmaceutical analysis. Methods: This review presents some important applications of electrochemical modes used for the analysis of captopril. So far captopril has been analyzed by using different bare and modified working electrodes with a variety of modifiers from organic and inorganic materials to various types of nano particles/materials. Results: This paper presents some of the methods which have been published in the last few years i.e. from 2003 to 2016. This review highlights the role of the analytical instrumentation, particularly electrochemical methods in assessing captopril using various working electrodes. Conclusion: A large number of studies on voltammetry noted by means of various bare and modified electrodes. Among all of the published voltammetric methods, DPV, SWV, CV and miscellaneous modes were trendy techniques used to analyze captopril in pharmaceutical formulations as well as biological samples. Electrodes modified with nanomaterials are promising sensing tools as this showed high sensitivity, good accuracy with precision as well as selectivity. In comparison to chromatographic methods, the main advantages of electrochemical methods are its cheaper instrumentation, lower detection limit and minimal or no sample preparation.


2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 443-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahya Karami Mosammam ◽  
Mohammad Reza Ganjali ◽  
Mona Habibi-Kool-Gheshlaghi ◽  
Farnoush Faridbod

Background: Catecholamine drugs are a family of electroactive pharmaceutics, which are widely analyzed through electrochemical methods. However, for low level online determination and monitoring of these compounds, which is very important for clinical and biological studies, modified electrodes having high signal to noise ratios are needed. Numerous materials including nanomaterials have been widely used as electrode modifies for these families during the years. Among them, graphene and its family, due to their remarkable properties in electrochemistry, were extensively used in modification of electrochemical sensors. Objective: In this review, working electrodes which have been modified with graphene and its derivatives and applied for electroanalyses of some important catecholamine drugs are considered.


2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fei Kuang ◽  
Jinna Jinna ◽  
Changjun Zou ◽  
Taihe Shi ◽  
Yang Wang ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Olivier Devos ◽  
Nadine Pébère ◽  
Vincent Vignal ◽  
Vincent Vivier

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