Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Applications of MPCs

The unique electrochemistry of MPCs that has been the focus of this chapter has potential usefulness in applications. The MPCs might serve as electrocatalysts or be incorporated into electrochemical sensing devices. The advantages of atomically precise MPCs (i.e., distinct energy levels and band gaps) can be envisioned in applications in sensors and as electrocatalysts. The unique 

The surface ligands of the MPC can influence its electronic structure and voltammetric responses. Modifying the surface of an MPC with ligands that suit a particular application is possible, and incorporating a ligand that contains a redox moiety allows the MPC to be electroactive in a chosen potential region. 

Cyclic voltammogram of 0.2 mM Au75(SC6Fc)37 in 0.1 M BU4NCIO4/CH2CI2 under Ar atmo- 

MFCs can be further functionalized with biomolecules/ enhancing current response in biosensor applieations. 

FIGURE 3.27 Cartoon representing adsorption of NPs on a negatively charged SAM surface. The adsorption is promoted by lateral ion bridges between neighbor NPs. (From Anal. Chem., 81, 6980, 2009.) 

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