Microfluidic devices for photo-andspectroelectrochemical applications

The review presents recent developments in electrochemical devices for photo- and spectroelectrochemical investigations, with the emphasis on miniaturization (i.e., nanointerdigitated complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor devices, micro- and nano-porous silicon membranes or microoptoelectromechanical spectroscopy or optical microcavities) or polymer-based devices have evaluated inter alia the efficiency of various fabrication approaches for bioelectrochemical systems, biocatalysis, photochemical synthesis, or single nanoparticle spectroelectrochemistry. We envisioned the miniaturization of applied techniques such as cathodoluminescence, surface plasmon and amperometric methods in the spectroelectrochemical microdevices. The research challenges and development perspectives of microfluidic, and spectroelectrochemical devices were also elaborated on.

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This review discusses recent advancements in electrochemical devices used for photo- and spectroelectrochemical investigations. It focuses on the miniaturization of devices, such as nanointerdigitated complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor devices, micro- and nano-porous silicon membranes, and microoptoelectromechanical spectroscopy or optical microcavities. Polymer-based devices are also evaluated for their efficiency in various applications, including bioelectrochemical systems, biocatalysis, photochemical synthesis, and single nanoparticle spectroelectrochemistry. The review also discusses the challenges and future prospects of microfluidic and spectroelectrochemical devices.