Electrochemical sensor design, impact

Miniaturization of electrodes and of electrochemical cells has had considerable Impact on electrochemical sensor design as well as on fundamental electrochemical studies (9,29). Microelectrodes In particular have opened up new avenues for designing electrochemical sensors. Microelectrodes are physically small electrodes (microdisks have radii of 1-3 microns, microbands have widths down to ca 5 nm). Such... 

It is often the case that the impact a given branch of science has upon another requires a rather special vehicle lo become common knowledge. Given that, it is hardly surprising that the impact of electrochemistry on medicine is not yet properly recognized and appreciated by all. Thus, this chapter is designed to focus on electrochemistry as it relates to the medical arena. Specifically, the oft overlooked material-science aspects of medical devices and related power sources that make them tick, are highlighted. This then is the focal point rather than the more often discussed topic of electrochemical sensors in medical devices. 

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