Graphene Based Nanocomposite Sensors

Graphene-Based Electrochemical Sensors for Biomolecules presents the latest on these nanomaterials that have gained a lot of attention based on their unique properties of high mechanical flexibility, large surface area, chemical stability, superior electric and thermal conductivities that render them great choices as alternative electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage and sensor applications. The hybridization of graphene with other nanomaterials induces a synergetic effect, leading to the improvement in electrical conductivity, stability and an enhancement of the electrocatalytic activity of the new nanocomposite material. This book discusses the electrochemical determination of a variety of biomolecules using graphene-based nanocomposite materials. Finally, recent progress in the development of electrochemical sensors using graphene-based nanocomposite materials and perspectives on future opportunities in sensor research and development are discussed in detail. Covers the importance of detecting biomolecules and the application of graphene and its nanocomposite materials in the detection of a wide variety of bioanalytes Presents easily understood fundamentals of electrochemical sensing systems and the role of graphene-based nanocomposite materials in research and development

The sixth volume in a series of handbooks on graphene research and applications The Handbook of Graphene, Volume 6: Biosensors and Advanced Sensors discusses the unique benefits that the discovery of graphene has brought to the sensing and biosensing sectors. It examines graphene's use in leading-edge technology applications and the development of a variety of graphene-based sensors. The handbook looks at how graphene can be used as an electrode, substrate, or transducer in sensor design. Graphene-based sensor detection has achieved up to femto-levels, with performances delivering the advantages of greater selectivity, sensitivity, and stability.

Graphene-based nanocomposites are very useful in detecting toxic chemicals such as heavy metals, inorganic anions, phenolic compounds, pesticides, and chemical warfare agents. The book presents recent progress on relevant topics: Toxicity of chemicals, importance of electrochemical sensors, different types of graphene-based nanomaterials, Neurotoxins and electroanalytical detection of toxic chemicals. Keywords: Graphene-based Nanocomposites, Electrochemical Sensors, Toxic Chemicals, Sensors for Toxic Molecules, Graphene-Metal Oxides, Graphene-Metal Chalcogenides, Graphene-Polymer Nanocomposites, Graphene-Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene-Carbon Nitrides, Graphene-MOF Composites, Heavy Metals, Phenolic Compounds, Pesticides, Chemical Warfare Agents.

Carbon-Based Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Gas Sensing discusses the state of the art, emerging challenges, properties, and opportunities of various carbon-based nanomaterials and nanocomposites, for their application in smart gas sensors. The book focuses on various carbon-based nanomaterials and their nanocomposites, sensing mechanism, device fabrication, and their application for the sensing of various hazardous gases. This is important for several industries, environmental monitoring, and human healthcare, due to increased industrialization. Carbon-Based Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Gas Sensing provides systematic and effective guidelines for researchers who want to gain a fundamental understanding of how this class of materials is being used for gas sensing. Since these sensors can be applied for the automation of numerous industrial processes, as well as for everyday monitoring of various activities, such as public safety, engine performance, medical therapeutics, and in many other situations, this book will catch the attention of readers and motivate them for advanced research in the development of smart and efficient gas sensors. Offers a one-stop resource, bringing together information currently scattered over journal papers and project reports Presents a focused concept reflecting the properties, synthesis, and sensing capabilities of carbon-based nanomaterials and their composites Combines fundamental experimental and theoretical information with industrial needs and engineering design methods

This reference reviews the reported literature on new approaches of nanocomposite material preparation and their applications in the development of physical, chemical, electrochemical, biological, fluorescence and colorimetric sensors. Sensor nanomaterials have been extensively used to amplify signals in the detection of a range of chemicals including toxic gases, biochemical nutrients, ions, explosives, pesticides and drugs to name a few. 14 chapter contributions highlight state-of-the-art sensors in recent years by outlining the synthesis, role and progress of nanocomposite materials in fabricating flexible and multifunctional sensing platforms in sensor technologies. Chapters first introduce the reader to nanocomposite materials and their role in making a wide array of sensors including metal-organic, graphene-based and polymeric sensors. The chapters then progress into applications of sensors for the detection of chemicals such as blood glucose, heavy metal and other toxic ions, hydrazine, humidity and explosive. Each chapter explains the required materials for electrodes and material components for a specific sensor platform with additional information about sample collection, threshold values and perspectives where appropriate. The book is intended as a compilation of knowledge for designing novel nanocomposite materials to be used as sensing platforms in sensor technologies. It serves as an informative resource for a broad range of readers including graduates and post-graduates, Ph. D. scholars, faculty members and professionals working in the area of material science, the healthcare industry, biological sciences, medical sciences, and environmental sciences.

Analytical Applications of Graphene for Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry, Volume 91 in the Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of interesting topics, including Graphene based Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties and Application as Electrochemical Sensors, Graphene based Sample Preparation Techniques, Graphene Based Sample Preparation Techniques, Graphene-based thin film nanocomposite membranes for separation and purification, Analytical Applications of Graphene Oxide for Membrane Processes as Separation and Concentration Methods, Physico-chemically Functionalized Hybrid Graphene Derivatives for Miniaturized Microfluidics and Biotransducer Platform, and much more. Other chapters cover Graphene-based chemiresistive gas sensors, Graphene based Sensors, Applications of graphene-based sensors for biomedical industries, Point of care applications with graphene in human life, Ethical, Legal, Social & Economics Issues of Graphene, Safety and toxicity concerns of graphene and its composites, and the Future of Analytical Chemistry with Graphene. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors Presents the latest release in the Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry series Contains the latest information on the analytical applications of graphene for analytical chemistry

Polymeric Nanocomposite Materials for Sensor Applications covers all the important aspects of polymer composite-based sensors, from fundamentals to fabrication. Key chapters focus on the materials used for sensors and their characterization, properties, fabrication and classification. Various applications of polymeric sensors are also discussed in detail. This book is an essential reference resource, not only for the materials scientist, but also for researchers, academics, technologists and students working in the sensor technology industry. In modern society, sensors are used in electronics, food packaging, construction, automobile and aerospace applications. The advancement of smart technologies has increased their usage because of their affordability and reliability. Among the materials used for the fabrication of sensors, polymer composites are the most preferred because they are lightweight, versatile, low cost and easy to process. Discusses fundamentals, classification, recent progress, and the current status of polymer nanocomposites in sensing applications Includes coverage of materials and their application-specific modeling Addresses safety issues and environmental degradation Includes broad coverage of a wide range of engineering applications, including food, safety, healthcare, automotive and aerospace Covers pressure sensors, gas sensors, pH sensors, ion selective sensors, alcohol sensors, humidity sensors, aromatic small molecule sensors, enzyme sensors, immunosensors, strain sensors and electrochemical sensors