Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy.

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Preface Chapter 1 Carbohydrate-Protein Interactions Studied Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Abstract Introduction Electrodes and Electrolytes Immobilization of Glycans Versus lectins Glycan Receptor Lectin Receptor Study of CarbohydratE-Protein Interactions Using EIS 1. Pathogenic Bacteria 2. Cancer Cell 3. Biomarkers 4. Binding Constant Determination Comparison of EIS With Other Techniques Colorimetry Surface Plasmon Resonance Quartz-Crystal Microbalance Other Methods Conclusion Acknowledgements References Chapter 2. An Electrochemical Study About the Stability and Durability of Poly (O-Aminophenol) Film Electrodes Employing Impedance Spectroscopy and Surface ResistanceAbstract 1. Introduction 2. Experimental 2.1. CV, RDEV and ac Impedance Experiments 2.2. Surface Resistance Measurements 3. Results and Discussion 3.1. Voltammetric Responses of Nondeactivated and Deactivated POAP Films 3.2. Rotating Disc Electrode Voltammetry and Ac Impedance Measurements in the Presence of an Electroactive Solution 3.2.1. Interpretation of Ac Impedance Diagrams. 3.2.2. Dependences of the Different Charge-Transport and Charge-Transfer Parameters on the Degree of Deactivation3.3. Impedance Measurements in the Sole Presence of the Supporting Electrolyte 4. Surface Resistance Measurements 4.1. Electronic Transport in Thin Metal Films 4.2. The POAP-Coated Gold Film Electrode Conclusion Acknowledgments References Chapter 3 The Effect of Cerium Content on the Corrosion Behavior of Amorphous Al85CexNi15-x (x = 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10) Alloys Obtained by Melt Spinning Abstract 1. Introduction 2. Experimental Procedure 3. Results and Discussion. 3.1. Structural and Thermal Characterization3.2. Corrosion Behavior Conclusion Acknowledgments References Biographical Sketch Index Blank Page.