Applications of Electrochemistry and Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine I (Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry Book 52)

Topics in Number 52 include: · Monitoring of cellular dynamics with electrochemical detection techniques · Fundamental studies of long- and short-range electron exchange mechanisms between electrodes and proteins · Microbial fuel cell scalability and applications in robotics · Electrochemical coating of medical implants · Electrochemical techniques for obtaining biofunctional materials · Preparation and properties of bioactive metals prepared by surface modification From reviews of previous volumes: “This long-standing series continues its tradition of offering high quality reviews of established and emerging subject areas, together with the less common aspects of electrochemical science... [and]... deserves a place in electrochemistry libraries and should prove useful to electrochemists and related workers.” —__Chemistry and Industry__ “Extremely well-referenced and very readable.... Maintains the overall high standards of the series.” —__Journal of the American Chemical Society__ Topics in Number 52 include: ʺ Monitoring of cellular dynamics with electrochemical detection techniques ʺ Fundamental studies of long- and short-range electron exchange mechanisms between electrodes and proteins ʺ Microbial fuel cell scalability and applications in robotics ʺElectrochemical coating of medical implants ʺ Electrochemical techniques for obtaining biofunctional materials ʺ Preparation and properties of bioactive metals prepared by surface modification From reviews of previous volumes: "This long-standing series continues its tradition of offering high quality reviews of established and emerging subject areas, together with the less common aspects of electrochemical science ... [and] ... deserves a place in electrochemistry libraries and should prove useful to electrochemists and related workers."--Chemistry and Industry "Extremely well-referenced and very readable ... Maintains the overall high standards of the series."--Journal of the American Chemical Society 'The study of electrochemical nanotechnology has emerged as researchers apply electrochemistry to nanoscience and nanotechnology. These two related volumes in the Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry Series review recent developments and breakthroughs in the specific application of electrochemistry and nanotechnology to biology and medicine. Internationally renowned experts contribute chapters that address both fundamental and practical aspects of several key emerging technologies in biomedicine, such as the processing of new biomaterials, biofunctionalization of surfaces, characterization of biomaterials, discovery of novel phenomena and biological processes occurring at the molecular level'--Provided by publisher Front Matter....Pages i-xxiii Monitoring of Cellular Dynamics with Electrochemical Detection Techniques....Pages 1-104 Fundamental Studies of Long- and Short-Range Electron Exchange Mechanisms between Electrodes and Proteins....Pages 105-238 Microbial Fuel Cells – Scalability and their Use in Robotics....Pages 239-290 Electrochemical Coating of Medical Implants....Pages 291-342 Electrochemical Techniques to Obtain Biofunctional Materials....Pages 343-376 Bioactive Metals Prepared by Surface Modification: Preparation and Properties....Pages 377-421 Back Matter....Pages 423-425