ECL - Electrochemical luminescence
Abstract
Electrochemical luminescence (ECL) is the process where species generated at electrodes undergo electron transfer reactions to form excited states that emit light. Application of a voltage to an electrode in the presence of an organic or inorganic luminophore, such as diphenylanthracene (DPA) or Ru(bpy)32+ (where bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine), results in light emission. By employing ECL-active species as labels on biological molecules, ECL has found application in commercial instruments to detect many clinically relevant analytes (e.g., immunoassays and DNA probes) at sub-picomolar concentrations. The principles, ECL emitting systems and applications are outlined in this review with a focus on discoveries made in the past few years.
Department(s)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/b605635k
Publication Date
1-1-2007
Recommended Citation
Pyati, Radha, and Mark M. Richter. "ECL—Electrochemical luminescence." Annual Reports Section" C"(Physical Chemistry) 103 (2007): 12-78.
Journal Title
Annual Reports on the Progress of Chemistry - Section C
