Research Progress of Combined Application of Sol-Gel and Electrochemistry

Abstract

There were many advantages for functional materials production using Sol-gel method, such as low operating temperature and easy doping. So, it was widely used in materials preparation, such as nano powders, films, functional glass, nanoceramic and modified electrode. The sol-gel modified electrode has extensive application in electrochemical analysis and electrochemical sensors. In addition, the film by electrodeposition can be tightly assembled on electrode substrate and its structure and shape can be easily regulated. So, The two methods are combined to make better use of their respective advantages. Up to now, the film materials using electrochemically induced sol-gel had been used in electrochemistry analysis and functional films preparation. In this paper, it was summarized that the progress of combined application of sol-gel and electrochemistry. Mainly including sol-gel materials, modified electrodes, electrochemical analysis and sensors, and electrochemical induction sol-gel method for the preparation of thin film materials.