Trace analysis with nanomaterials. (2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by David T. Pierce, Julia Xiaojun Zhao.
• Other Names: Pierce, David T; Zhao, Julia Xiaojun
• Contents: Preface; ; PART I: Biological and Chemical Analysis; ; PHOTOSWITCHABLE NANOPROBES FOR BIOLOGICAL IMAGING APPLICATIONS; Introduction; Photoswitchable Fluorescent Nanoprobes; Photoswitchable Manetic Nanoparticles; Future Perspectives; APPLICATIONS OF SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM DOTS IN CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS; Introduction; History; Classifications; Characteristics; Synthesis and Surface Chemistry; Trace Analysis Using Quantum Dots; Summary; NANOMATERIAL-BASED ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSORS AND BIOASSAYS; Introduction; Nanomaterial Labels Used in Electrochemical Biosensors and Bioassays; Nanomaterial-Based Electrochemical Devices for Point-of-Care Diagnosis; Conclusions; CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SENSING BY ELECTRON TRANSPORT IN NANOMATERIALS; Introduction; Electron Transport through Metal Nanoparticles; Sensing Applications Based on Electron Transport in Nanoparticle Assemblies; Concluding Remarks; MICRO- AND NANOFLUIDIC SYSTEMS FOR TRACE ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES; Introduction; Nucleic Acid Analysis; Protein Analysis; Microfluidic Devices for Single-Cell Analysis; Conclusion; ; PART II: Environmental Analysis; ; MOLECULARLY IMPRINTED POLYMER SUBMICRON PARTICLES TAILORED FOR EXTRACTION OF TRACE ESTROGENS IN WATER; Introduction; Principle of Molecular Recognition by Imprinting; Analytical Application of MIPs for Biopharmaceuticals and Toxins; Preparation of MIP Submicron Particles; Binding Properties of MIP Submicron Particles with E2; Trace Analysis of E2 in Wastewater Treatment; Current Progress; Recent Advances in MIP Technology for Continuing Development; TRACE DETECTION OF HIGH EXPLOSIVES WITH NANOMATERIALS; Introduction; Techniques for Trace Detection of High Explosives; Conclusions; NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS FOR SELECTIVE COLLECTION OF TRACE-LEVEL METALS FROM AQUEOUS SYSTEMS; Introduction; Sorbents for Trace-Metal Collection and Analysis: Relevant Figures of Merit; Thiol-Functionalized Ordered Mesoporous Silica for Heavy Metal Collection; Surface-Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles for Heavy Metal Capture and Detection; Nanoporous Carbon Based Sorbent Materials; Other Nanostructured Sorbent Materials; Concluding Thoughts; SYNTHESIS AND ANALYSIS APPLICATIONS OF TiO2-BASED NANOMATERIALS; Introduction; Synthesis of TiO2 Nanostructures; Applications of TiO2-Based Nanomaterials for Chemical Analysis; Conclusions; NANOMATERIALS IN THE ENVIRONMENT: THE GOOD; THE BAD, AND THE UGLY; Introduction; The Good: Nanomaterials for Environmental Sensing; The Bad: Environmental Fate of Nanomaterials; The Ugly: Detection of Nanomaterials in the Environment; Conclusions; ; PART III: Advanced Methods and Materials; ; ELECTROANALYTICAL MEASUREMENTS AT ELECTRODES MODIFIED WITH METAL NANOPARTICLES; Introduction; Modification of Electrodes with Nanoparticles; Geometric Factors in Electrocatalysis by Nanoparticles; Analytical Applications of Electrodes Modified with Metal Nanoparticles; Conclusions; SINGLE MOLECULE AND SINGLE EVENT NANOELECTROCHEMICAL ANALYSIS; Introduction; Basic Concepts; Single-Molecule Electrochemistry; Single-Nanoparticle Electrochemical Detection; Nanoelectrodes for Ultrasensitive Electrochemical Detection and High-Resolution Imaging; Electrochemical Detection in Nanodomains of Biological Systems; Localized Delivery and Imaging by Using Single Nanopipette-Based Conductance Techniques; ANALYTICAL APPLICATIONS OF BLOCK COPOLYMER-DERIVED NANOPOROUS MEMBRANES; Introduction; Monolithic Membranes Containing Arrays of Cylindrical Nanoscale Pores; BCP-Derived Monoliths Containing Arrays of Cylindrical Nanopores; Surface Functionalization of BCP-Derived Cylindrical Nanopores; Investigation of the Permeation of Molecules through BCP-Derived Nanoporous Monoliths and their Analytical Applications; Conclusions; SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATIONS OF GOLD NANORODS; Introduction; Au Nanorod Synthesis; Signal Enhancement; Applications of Au Nanorods in Trace Analysis; Applications of Au Nanorods in Other Fields; Conclusions;
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Wiley-VCH
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (418 pages)
• Subjects: 543; Trace analysis; Nanostructured materials
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783527632077
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