In situ electrochemical monitoring: from remote sensors to submersible microlaboratories

摘要

This article reviews new concepts for in situ environmental analysis based on novel electrochemical sensing strategies. Several new strategies are covered, including the use of remotely deployed sensors and submersible (“lab-on-cable”) analyzers. These devices offer a fast return of the chemical information in a safe and timely manner. The new concepts are discussed in connection to the in situ monitoring of priority organic and inorganic contaminants. Such devices should have an enormous impact upon pollution control and prevention, because they should lead to a substantially more effective and economic monitoring of priority pollutants. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Lab Robotics and Automation 12:178–182, 2000