Electrochemistry of Natural Compounds

Electrochemistry of Natural Compounds explores cutting-edge techniques in electrosynthesis, emphasizing green chemistry principles for the sustainable production of these valuable molecules. It delves into the application of natural compounds in nanoparticle biosynthesis and their subsequent electrochemical applications. A significant portion of the book focuses on the investigation of natural compounds as corrosion inhibitors, utilizing Tafel polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Further, it provides a thorough review of voltammetric methods, including cyclic voltammetry, linear sweep voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry, and more, highlighting electrode modification strategies and optimization techniques. Practical aspects, such as solution preparation, electrode fabrication, and the impact of pH, are addressed, making this a hands-on resource for researchers and students.This book offers a unique combination of electrosynthesis, corrosion inhibition, and voltammetric measurement techniques specifically tailored for the analysis and application of natural compounds. This holistic approach fills a gap in current literature, providing researchers with a valuable resource for developing novel electrochemical methods for analyzing and utilizing natural products across diverse scientific disciplines.Key Features: Introduces terms and concepts used to describe electrochemical reactions Covers green chemistry, oxidation, and reduction early to provide a foundation for understanding later topics Explores factors that affect voltammetric methods used to determine natural compounds Addresses coverage of green nanoparticle synthesis using these methods Studies the use of cyclic voltammetry (CV), linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), chronocoulometry, differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), and rotating disc electrode (RDE)

About the Author

Maryam Khayatkashani is a senior scientist at Advanced Medical Pharma (AMP-Biotec), Biopharmaceutical Innovation Centre, Via Cortenocera, 82030, San Salvatore Telesino (BN), Italy. Her research focuses on bioelectrochemistry, biosynthesis of nanoparticles, computational chemistry, and natural products. She is the author/co-author of numerous publications in international journals and books and has presented at numerous national and international conferences.

Seyed Mohammad Nabavi is a senior scientist at Advanced Medical Pharma (AMP-Biotec), Biopharmaceutical Innovation Centre, Via Cortenocera, 82030, San Salvatore Telesino (BN), Italy. His research focuses on natural products. He is the author of over 12 books and more than 400 publications in ISI-indexed peer-reviewed journals. His work has garnered over 30,000 citations. Clarivate’s Essential Science Indicators lists Seyed Mohammad among the top 1% of scientists worldwide in agricultural sciences and pharmacology and toxicology.

Seyed Fazel Nabavi is a senior scientist at Advancal Pharma (AMP-Biotec), Biopharmaceutical Innovation Centre, Via Cortenocera, 82030, San Salvatore Telesino (BN), Italy. He is the author/co-author of over 250 publications in international journalsd at over 45 national and international conferences and serves as an editorial board member and reviewer for several international journals. Clarivate’s Essential Science Indicators lists Seyed Fazel among the top 1% of scientists worldwide in agricultural sciences, pharmacology, and toxicology.

Ana Sanches Silva is a professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra (Portugal). Ana holds a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Coimbra and earned her European Ph.D. in Pharmacy with honors from the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Ana Sanches Silva has a remarkable track record with more than 300 scientific publications. Her research focuses on the development of innovative packaging technologies, such as active and edible packaging, and the study of packaging migration into food. She has a strong interest in analytical methodologies for detecting bioactive compounds, food contaminants (e.g. plant toxins, mycotoxins, pesticides residues), and packaging migrants. In recent years, she has also explored natural extracts from plants and food by-products. Throughout her distinguished career, Ana has received over 20 research awards, recognizing her outstanding contributions to science. Additionally, Ana has been consistently recognized among the World’s Top 2% of most-cited scientists in the Stanford University ranking since 2021.

Farheen Badrealam Khan is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Biological Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. She holds a PhD in biotechnology and is a member of the Royal Society of Biology. Her research focuses on investigating the therapeutic potential of bioactive molecules, nanoparticles, and peptides against diverse disease pathologies. She has authored and co-authored numerous publications in international journals and books and has presented her work at various national and international conferences.