Preface
Chapter 1
Carbohydrate-Protein Interactions Studied Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
Abstract
Introduction
Electrodes and Electrolytes
Immobilization of Glycans Versus lectins
Glycan Receptor
Lectin Receptor
Study of CarbohydratE-Protein Interactions Using EIS
1. Pathogenic Bacteria
2. Cancer Cell
3. Biomarkers
4. Binding Constant Determination
Comparison of EIS With Other Techniques
Colorimetry
Surface Plasmon Resonance
Quartz-Crystal Microbalance
Other Methods
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 2. An Electrochemical Study About the Stability and Durability of Poly (O-Aminophenol) Film Electrodes Employing Impedance Spectroscopy and Surface ResistanceAbstract
1. Introduction
2. Experimental
2.1. CV, RDEV and ac Impedance Experiments
2.2. Surface Resistance Measurements
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. Voltammetric Responses of Nondeactivated and Deactivated POAP Films
3.2. Rotating Disc Electrode Voltammetry and Ac Impedance Measurements in the Presence of an Electroactive Solution
3.2.1. Interpretation of Ac Impedance Diagrams. 3.2.2. Dependences of the Different Charge-Transport and Charge-Transfer Parameters on the Degree of Deactivation3.3. Impedance Measurements in the Sole Presence of the Supporting Electrolyte
4. Surface Resistance Measurements
4.1. Electronic Transport in Thin Metal Films
4.2. The POAP-Coated Gold Film Electrode
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 3
The Effect of Cerium Content on the Corrosion Behavior of Amorphous Al85CexNi15-x (x = 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10) Alloys Obtained by Melt Spinning
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Experimental Procedure
3. Results and Discussion. 3.1. Structural and Thermal Characterization3.2. Corrosion Behavior
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Biographical Sketch
Index
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