Accession Number:

AD1049891

Title:

Fundamental Aspects of Single Molecule and Zeptomole Electroanalysis

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Final Report]

Corporate Author:

University of Texas at AustinUniversity of Washington

Personal Author(s):

• Crooks, Richard M.
• Bard, Allen J.
• Stevenson, Keith J.
• Zhang, Bo

Report Date:

2018-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

44

Abstract:

The objective of this research program was to provide the fundamental understanding required for using the principles of electroanalytical chemistry to detect target molecules at very low concentration, including single molecules, with high specificity, simplicity, and low power. Attainment of this objective required fundamental investigations of reaction kinetics, catalytic activity, nanoparticle synthesis, adsorption, and signal enhancement at surfaces. The results of this study lay the groundwork for detecting and responding to the presence of low levels of CB agents.

Descriptors:

• chemistry
• metallic nanoparticles
• materials science
• materials processing
• oxidation reduction reactions
• materials laboratories
• materials testing
• electrochemical reactions
• analytical chemistry
• chemical analysis
• electrochemistry
• electron microscopy
• measurement
• organic chemistry
• carbon fibers
• carbon nanotubes
• detectors
• diffusion coefficient
• magnetic fields
• mass transfer

Subject Categories:

• Physical Chemistry

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]