Recent Advances in Electrochemiluminescence with Quantum Dots and Arrays of Nanoelectrodes

This Review presents the latest advances related to analytical and bioanalytical applications of electrochemiluminescence (ECL) achieved by exploiting the special optical or electro-chemical properties of quantum dots and nanoelectrodes, respectively. After a brief introduction, which covers the basic concepts of ECL detection, the Review presents relevant examples dealing with the use of quantum dots and arrays of nanoelectrodes to improve the analytical and bioanalytical capabilities of ECL. Finally, prospects and limits derived from the application of the above advanced nanomaterials to stimulate ECL emission are discussed.