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Surface Potential/Charge Sensing Techniques and Applications.
Songyue Chen1, Hepeng Dong1, Jing Yang1
1Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 22, 2020
Summary
This review explores surface potential and surface charge sensing techniques, highlighting advancements in nanosensors. It offers guidance on various methods for material property, ion, and molecule studies.
Area of Science:
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Surface potential and surface charge sensing are critical in scientific research.
- Nanosensor development has spurred new detection mechanisms and techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review various surface potential and surface charge sensing techniques.
- To provide experimental guidance for surface potential-based detection applications.
Main Methods:
- Kelvin probe force microscopy
- Chemical field-effect transistor sensors
- Nanopore sensors
- Zeta potential measurements (potentiometry and optical detection)
Main Results:
- Detailed discussion of mechanisms and optimization for each sensing technique.
- Summary of applications in material property, metal ion, and molecule studies.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive overview of surface potential and charge sensing technologies.
- Guidance for researchers applying these techniques in diverse fields.
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