Courses / Module

This course will introduce the student to electroanalytical methodology, techniques and applications. Topics covered will include:
• Introduction to electrochemical principles.
• Electrochemical cells and electrodes.
• Criteria for the design of electroanalytical experiments.
• Instrumentation and data acquisition - potentiostats and computer-based
interface systems.
• Electrochemical techniques.
• Sensors and biosensors.
• Materials and surface analysis.
• Microelectrode arrays and nanomaterials for biomedical analysis.
• Modelling of transport and kinetic processes in immobilised nanostructures
(monolayers, electroactive polymers and carbon nanotube arrays/meshes)
containing biomolecules/biocatalysts.
• Modern applications of electroanalytical chemistry – preclinical and clinical
analysis of brain chemistry (neurochemistry).

The module will also include presentation of research posters, demonstrations of techniques and workshops.

Contact the Department of Chemistry, NUI Maynooth for the current schedule, and to enrol.