The Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy

Authors

  • K. Lacina Department of Biochemistry, Masaryk University, Brno
  • P. Skládal Department of Biochemistry, Masaryk University, Brno | CEITEC, Masaryk University, Brno
  • G. Nagy Department of General and Physical Chemistry, University of Pécs, Hungary

Keywords:

scanning electrochemical microscopy, (ultra)microelectrode, scanning probe

Abstract

A combination of unique properties of micro­electrodes (ME) with a XYZ positioning system and simple potentiostat provides an outstanding tool for surface-confined electrochemical studies affording a method called scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM). Since the first reports in the late 1980´s, SECM has transformed to a well characterized and widespread method based on commercially available instrumentation. The principle of SECM stems from discrete movements of the probe (ME) above the studied surface while electrochemical signal is measured in every position. SECM employs two principal measuring modes – (1) the feedback mode (the mediator electrochemically consumed by ME is regenerated by the conducting surface) and (2) generation/collection mode (the active substance generated by the studied surface is determined by ME). Due to its simplicity and robustness, SECM is used in diverse fields and applications including basic electrochemistry, materials science, biochemistry and cellular biology.

Downloads

Published

2012-04-15

How to Cite

Lacina, K., Skládal, P., & Nagy, G. (2012). The Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy. Chemické Listy, 106(4), 253–263. Retrieved from http://w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/975

Issue

Vol. 106 No. 4 (2012)

Section

Articles

Most read articles by the same author(s)