Recent applications of carbon-based nanomaterials in analytical chemistry: critical review

Anal Chim Acta. 2011 Apr 8;691(1-2):6-17. doi: 10.1016/j.aca.2011.02.025. Epub 2011 Feb 16.

Abstract

The objective of this review is to provide a broad overview of the advantages and limitations of carbon-based nanomaterials with respect to analytical chemistry. Aiming to illustrate the impact of nanomaterials on the development of novel analytical applications, developments reported in the 2005-2010 period have been included and divided into sample preparation, separation, and detection. Within each section, fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and composite materials will be addressed specifically. Although only briefly discussed, included is a section highlighting nanomaterials with interesting catalytic properties that can be used in the design of future devices for analytical chemistry.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carbon / chemistry*
  • Chemistry Techniques, Analytical
  • Fullerenes / chemistry
  • Graphite / chemistry
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / ultrastructure

Substances

  • Fullerenes
  • Nanotubes, Carbon
  • Carbon
  • Graphite