Carbon Nanoelectrodes for the Electrochemical Detection of Neurotransmitters
Author
Source
International Journal of Electrochemistry
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-19, 19 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-08-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
19
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Carbon-based electrodes have been developed for the detection of neurotransmitters over the past 30 years using voltammetry and amperometry.
The traditional electrode for neurotransmitter detection is the carbon fiber microelectrode (CFME).
The carbon-based electrode is suitable for in vivo neurotransmitter detection due to the fact that it is biocompatible and relatively small in surface area.
The advent of nanoscale electrodes is in high demand due to smaller surface areas required to target specific brain regions that are also minimally invasive and cause relatively low tissue damage when implanted into living organisms.
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), carbon nanofibers, carbon nanospikes, and carbon nanopetals among others have all been utilized for this purpose.
Novel electrode materials have also required novel insulations such as glass, epoxy, and polyimide coated fused silica capillaries for their construction and usage.
Recent research developments have yielded a wide array of carbon nanoelectrodes with superior properties and performances in comparison to traditional electrode materials.
These electrodes have thoroughly enhanced neurotransmitter detection allowing for the sensing of biological compounds at lower limits of detection, fast temporal resolution, and without surface fouling.
This will allow for greater understanding of several neurological disease states based on the detection of neurotransmitters.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zestos, Alexander G.. 2018. Carbon Nanoelectrodes for the Electrochemical Detection of Neurotransmitters. International Journal of Electrochemistry،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-19.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1172469
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zestos, Alexander G.. Carbon Nanoelectrodes for the Electrochemical Detection of Neurotransmitters. International Journal of Electrochemistry No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-19.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1172469
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zestos, Alexander G.. Carbon Nanoelectrodes for the Electrochemical Detection of Neurotransmitters. International Journal of Electrochemistry. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-19.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1172469
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1172469