Nanotechnology

Research findings from Sichuan University update understanding of electrochemical research

  2008 NOV 24 - (VerticalNews.com) -- According to a study from Chengdu, People's Republic of China, "The electrochemical behavior of electrochemical deposition of Au nanoparticles onto a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) and its application for the electrocatalytic electrogenerated chemiluminescence (ECL) of Ru(bpy)(3)(2+) in an aqueous solution without coreaction are investigated in this report. The modification of GCE by Au nanoparticles results in excellent catalysis of the ECL of Ru(bpy)(3)(2+)."

  "The effects of various factors, such as potential scan range, the presence of nitrogen and oxygen, and the scan rate on Ru(bpy)(3)(2+). ECL peaks, were systematically studied," wrote B.Q. Lv and colleagues, Sichuan University.

  The researchers concluded: "This article has provided insight into the design of an Au-nanoparticle-modified electrode for ECL, analytical and catalytic applications."

  Lv and colleagues published the results of their research in Russian Journal of Electrochemistry (Electrochemiluminescence of tri(2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium in aqueous solution on a gold-nanoparticle-modified glassy carbon electrode. Russian Journal of Electrochemistry, 2008;44(9):1047-1051).

  For additional information, contact B.Q. Lv, Sichuan University, College Chemical Engineering, Chengdu 610065, People's Republic of China.

  The publisher of the Russian Journal of Electrochemistry can be contacted at: Maik Nauka, Interperiodica, Springer, 233 Spring St., New York, NY 10013-1578, USA.

  Keywords: Chemicals, Chemistry, Electrochemical, Electrodes, Electronics, Emerging Technologies, Gold Nanoparticles, Nanoparticle, Nanotech, NanotechnologyElectrochemistry, Sichuan University.

  This article was prepared by VerticalNews Nanotechnology editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2008, VerticalNews Nanotechnology via VerticalNews.com.