Trace Analysis With Nanomaterials

by Pierce, David T.; Zhao, Julia Xiaojun

• ISBN13: 9783527323500
• ISBN10: 3527323503
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-07-19
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH

Summary

Presenting a wide variety of methods, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state -- ranging from bioanalysis to electrochemical sensing, forensics and chemistry, while also covering the toxicity aspects of nanomaterials to humans and the environment. Edited by rising stars in the field, the first section on biological analysis includes an investigation of nanoparticles and micro- and nanofluidic systems, while the second, environmental analysis, looks at the detection, monitoring, and sensing of explosives as well as pollutants, among other topics. The final part covers such advanced methods as the synthesis and characterization of gold nanorods. For analytical chemists, materials scientists, chemists working in trace analysis, and spectroscopists.

Author Biography

Dr. David Pierce received his bachelor's degree in Chemistry at McGill University in 1985 and his Ph. D. in Analytical Chemistry in 1991 at the University of Vermont. Following post-doctorial work at the University of Texas - Austin and a short research exchange at the Technical University in Budapest, he joined the University of North Dakota in 1992, where he currenly serves as Professor and Chair of the Chemistry Department. Dr. Pierce has authored more than 60 assorted works in areas of microchemical and electrochemical analysis. His current research isfocused on the development of ultrasensitive analytical methodsto determine trace elements in environmental matracies.

Dr. Jullia Xiaojun Zhao is a tenured faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at the University of North Dakota. She has worked in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology for ten years. She has authored for more than 50 publications and holds three patents. Currently, she is serving on editorial boards of four international scientific journals, and is the Principle Investigator for three US National Science Foundation awards. Dr. Zhao's research group is focused on the development of various photosensitive nanomaterials and applications of these nanomaterials in biological studies. In addition, Dr. Zhao is interested in the development of nanocatalysts for efficient energy conversion. Currently she is involved in projects from the design and synthesis of novel nanoparticles, to the investigation of toxicity of nanomaterials to living system and the development of nanosensors for trace analysis.

Table of Contents

Preface

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

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

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

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