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Electroanalytical applications of ITIES - A review
José A Ribeiro1, A Fernando Silva1, H H Girault2
1CIQUP/Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, Porto, 4169-007, Portugal.
Talanta
|August 24, 2024
Summary
Electrochemistry at the interface between two immiscible electrolyte solutions (ITIES) offers powerful analytical capabilities. This review explores ITIES-based sensors for detecting and quantifying various molecules, highlighting advancements and future potential.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Interface Science
Background:
- The interface between two immiscible electrolyte solutions (ITIES) has garnered significant scientific interest due to diverse applications.
- These applications span extraction, catalysis, partition studies, and sensing technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the potential of electrochemistry at ITIES for analytical purposes.
- Focus on ITIES-based sensors for the detection and quantification of chemical and biological molecules.
Main Methods:
- Review of publication trends and historical voltammetric studies at water/oil systems.
- Discussion of advancements in ITIES sensing systems, including set-up design and experimental condition optimization.
- Analysis of analytical applications for various analytes like drugs, pesticides, and proteins.
Main Results:
- Exploration of the evolution of ITIES research and its applications.
- Detailed discussion on improvements in interface stabilization, miniaturization, solvent selection, and experimental optimization for enhanced selectivity and sensitivity.
- Comprehensive overview of ITIES applications in electrochemical sensing.
Conclusions:
- ITIES electrochemistry presents significant achievements as an analytical tool.
- Future challenges and perspectives for the advancement of ITIES-based sensing technologies are outlined.
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