Electrochemistry in nanoparticle science

Electrochemistry is a key technology in nanoparticle science. For example electroplating offers novel routes to nanosized particles via arrested and templated electrodeposition. As the science underlying the preparation and assembly of nanoparticles matures methods of exploiting the novel properties of these new functional materials are being scrutinised. Electrochemistry is a suitable method for coupling particle activity to external circuitry.