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Electrochemistry of Natural Compounds explores cutting-edge techniques in electrosynthesis, emphasizing green chemistry principles for the sustainable production of these valuable molecules. It delves into the application of natural compounds in nanoparticle biosynthesis and their subsequent electrochemical applications. A significant portion of the book focuses on the investigation of natural compounds as corrosion inhibitors, utilizing Tafel polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Further, it provides a thorough review of voltammetric methods, including cyclic voltammetry, linear sweep voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry, and more, highlighting electrode modification strategies and optimization techniques. Practical aspects such as solution preparation, electrode fabrication, and the impact of pH are addressed, making this a hands-on resource for researchers and students.
This book offers a unique combination of electrosynthesis, corrosion inhibition, and voltammetric measurement techniques specifically tailored for the analysis and application of natural compounds. This holistic approach fills a gap in current literature, providing researchers with a valuable resource for developing novel electrochemical methods for analyzing and utilizing natural products across diverse scientific disciplines.
Key Features:
- Introduces terms and concepts used to describe electrochemical reactions.
- Covers Green Chemistry, Oxidation, and Reduction early to provide a foundation for understanding later topics.
- Explores factors that affect voltammetric methods used to determine natural compounds.
- Addresses coverage of green nanoparticle synthesis using these methods.
- Studies the use of Cyclic voltammetry (CV), Linear Sweep Voltammetric (LSV), Chronoculometry. - Differential Pulse Voltammetry (DPV), and Rotating Disc-Ring (RDE).
List of contents
Preface. Chapter 1. Electrosynthesis of Natural Compounds. Chapter 2. Nanoparticle Biosynthesis and its Application in Electrochemistry. Chapter 3. Investigation of Corrosion Inhibitors of Natural Compounds using Tafel Polarization and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy. Chapter 4. Measurement of Natural Compounds using Voltammetric Methods.
About the author
Maryam Khayatkashani is a senior scientist at Advanced Medical Pharma (AMP-Biotec), Biopharmaceutical Innovation Centre, Via Cortenocera, 82030, San Salvatore Telesino, (BN), Italy. Her research focuses on bioelectrochemistry, biosynthesis of nanoparticles, computational chemistry, and natural products. She is the author/co-author of numerous publications in international journals and books, and has presented at numerous national and international conferences.
Seyed Mohammad Nabavi is a senior scientist at Advanced Medical Pharma (AMP-Biotec), Biopharmaceutical Innovation Centre, Via Cortenocera, 82030, San Salvatore Telesino, (BN), Italy. His research focuses on natural products. He is the author of over 12 books and more than 400 publications in ISI-indexed peer-reviewed journals. His work has garnered over 30,000 citations. Clarivate's Essential Science Indicators lists Seyed Mohammad among the top 1% of scientists worldwide in Agricultural Sciences and Pharmacology & Toxicology.
Seyed Fazel Nabavi is a senior scientist at Advanced Medical Pharma (AMP-Biotec), Biopharmaceutical Innovation Centre, Via Cortenocera, 82030, San Salvatore Telesino, (BN), Italy. His research focuses on the health-promoting effects of natural products. He is the author/co-author of over 250 publications in international journals, more than 5 books, and 4 book chapters. He has presented at over 45 national and international conferences and serves as an editorial board member and reviewer for several international journals. Clarivate's Essential Science Indicators lists Seyed Fazel among the top 1% of scientists worldwide in Agricultural Sciences and Pharmacology & Toxicology.
Ana Sanches-Silva holds a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Coimbra, Portugal, and a European Ph.D. in Pharmacy from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Spain, where she was awarded two prizes for best Ph.D. After 10 years (2007-2017) as a researcher at the National Institute of Health Dr Ricardo (Lisbon, Portugal), she joined the National Institute of Agrarian and Veterinary Research (INIAV, I.P.) as a staff researcher in 2017 and is a member of the executive board of CECA. Dr. Sanches-Silva has an extensive publication record, including over 150 scientific contributions in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, 4 books, a Scopus H index of 30, and over 2500 citations. Her research focuses on the development and validation of analytical methodologies/tools, especially LC-MS/MS, for the analysis of food components and food contaminants, and the development of novel packaging, including active, bio, and nano packaging.
Farheen Badrealam Khan is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Biological Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. She holds a PhD in Biotechnology and is a member of the Royal Society of Biology. Her research focuses on investigating the therapeutic potential of bioactive molecules, nanoparticles, and peptides against diverse disease pathologies. She has authored and co-authored numerous publications in international journals and books, and has presented her work at various national and international conferences.
