About this Research Topic
Nowadays, it is possible to expand the application of single-entity electrochemistry to a broad range of electrochemical measurements. It will certainly help to achieve improved understanding of the intrinsic properties of individual entities to dynamic electrochemical behaviors at the micro/nano interface. Owing to remarkable sensitivity, we anticipate that single entity electrochemistry is not only a unique tool for understanding fundamental electron transfer kinetics at the micro/nano interface where electrochemical reactions processes take place, but also a diverse and commercially successful tool to be used in practical applications.
Significant advances have been made in high-sensitivity measurement of analytes at scales as small as a single molecule, nanoparticle, cell, and even single tissue. Despite ongoing efforts, the main challenges in single-entity electrochemistry include the transient nature and ultra-low amplitude of electrochemical signals from individual entities, the construction of an appropriate electrode interface, and the identification of well-defined electrochemical signals amid noise.
In this Research Topic, we welcome submissions of Original Research and Review articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Single entity electrochemistry for the investigation of individual particles
• Novel insights in single molecule electrochemistry
• Highly sensitive electrochemical sensors for measuring single entities
• Advances in nanoelectrochemistry and nanoelectrode development
• Complementary use of Nano SECM/SECCM/SICM techniques
Topic editor Caleb Hill is the co-owner of Wyonics LLC, an R&D company focused on ionic liquid-based technologies. The other Topic Editors declare no competing interests.
Keywords: Single nanoparticle, Single molecule, nanoelectrochemistry, Nanoelectrode
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