Know4Nano

Presenters

Dr. Andrew Piper

Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Spain

Dr. Andrew Piper’s research in the Merkoçi group focusses on the use of low-cost nanoelectrodes to develop point-of-care electrochemical tests for low concentration biomarkers. He is also actively involved in next generation lateral flow assay development, including the integration of electrical transducers into lateral flow assays. He also has experience and ongoing research interests in continuous and wearable biosensors.

Talk Title: The Truth About Thiols

Au-thiolate bond formation is one of the most commonly used methods of surface functionalization. Both for Au electrodes in electrochemical sensors and Au nanoparticles in lateral flow assays. Making it one of the most important chemistries in biosensor fabrication. The functionalization is typically done spontaneously in solution over a couple of hours. However, this is actually one of the most fascinating, complex and least understood chemistries currently in use. In this presentation, the history, in depth theory, current state of the art, open research questions and future perspectives of thiol research will be presented and discussed

This project is funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe GA 101159710