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Porous Gold: A New Frontier for Enzyme-Based Electrodes
1Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Clarkson University, Potsdam, 13699-5810 NY, USA.
Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 16, 2020
Summary
Porous gold (PG) electrodes are excellent enzyme supports for biosensors and enzymatic fuel cells (EFCs). This review covers PG synthesis, characterization, and applications in enzyme-based electrochemical devices.
Area of Science:
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Science
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Porous gold (PG) layers are effective enzyme supports.
- They enable the development of enzyme-based bioelectrochemical devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent findings on porous gold synthesis and electrosynthesis.
- To summarize characterization methods and applications of PG in enzyme-based electrodes for biosensors and enzymatic fuel cells (EFCs).
Main Methods:
- Review of synthesis methods including dealloying, electrochemical deposition, and sputter deposition.
- Discussion of characterization techniques for PG films.
- Analysis of applications in biosensors and EFCs.
Main Results:
- Porous gold films can be synthesized through various methods.
- PG modified electrodes show significant potential for enzyme immobilization.
- Applications span biosensors and enzymatic fuel cells.
Conclusions:
- Porous gold is a versatile material for enzyme-based bioelectrochemical systems.
- Further research into PG synthesis and applications will advance biosensor and EFC technologies.
Keywords:
enzyme fuel cells (EFCs), bioelectrocatalysisenzyme-based biosensorsmodified electrodesporous gold (PG)
