Preparation of Graphene-Based Microelectrode and Its Application in Electrochemical Sensing

doi:10.11944/j.issn.1000-0518.2018.03.170399

Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 2018, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (3): 286-298.DOI: 10.11944/j.issn.1000-0518.2018.03.170399

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Preparation of Graphene-Based Microelectrode and Its Application in Electrochemical Sensing

CHEN Liwei,HAN Qing(),ZHANG Huimin,QU Liangti()

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,Beijing Institute of Technology,Beijing 100081,China.

Received:2017-11-07 Accepted:2017-12-27 Published:2018-03-05 Online:2018-02-12
Contact: HAN Qing,QU Liangti
Supported by:
Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21325415, No.51673026, No.21575014), State Key Basic Research Program(No.2017YFB1104300), Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.2152028), the National Treasury(No.2 2050205) Double Top Construction

Abstract

Abstract:

Due to the high sensitivity, fast response, less sample usage, and simple operation, microelectrodes have attracted increasing attention in the fields of chemical analysis, biomedicine, food safety and environmental monitor recently. Given its high specific surface area, excellent electron mobility and good biocompatibility, graphene has shown a huge development potential in the field of electrochemical sensing. This review summarizes recent advances in the preparations and applications of graphene-based microelectrodes(including graphene modified microelectrode and graphene microelectrode) in sensing, such as the detection of heavy metal ions, dopamine, glucose, H₂O₂ and other molecules. Simultaneously, the major problems and opportunities of these graphene-based microelectrodes in sensing for future development are also discussed.

Key words: graphene, microelectrode, electrochemical sensing

CHEN Liwei,HAN Qing,ZHANG Huimin,QU Liangti. Preparation of Graphene-Based Microelectrode and Its Application in Electrochemical Sensing[J]. Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry, 2018, 35(3): 286-298.

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